Special Education Paraeducator: Impactful Classroom Support

Montgomery County Public Schools; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryvale Elementary School in Rockville is seeking a School Instructional Support paraeducator to assist with students who have IEPs. This role includes supporting academic and behavioral goals, and may involve off-site activities. The position starts at grade 17–18 with growth potential after probation and training hours.

Responsibilities include personal care, medical needs assistance, and clerical tasks to aid teachers. Flexibility and specialized training within six months are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score (455+) required.
• Experience in structured educational settings preferred.
• Any combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEPs and assist with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support.
• Attend to student personal care and medical needs as needed.
• May participate in learning activities off-campus as part of instruction.
• Perform clerical tasks to support teachers and staff.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

Communication

English literacy

SSPGS core competencies

Google Workspace

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

ParaPro Assessment completed

Experience in structured settings

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Maryvale Elementary School in Rockville is seeking a School Instructional Support paraeducator to assist with students who have IEPs. This role includes supporting academic and behavioral goals, and may involve off-site activities. The position starts at grade 17–18 with growth potential after probation and training hours.

Responsibilities include personal care, medical needs assistance, and clerical tasks to aid teachers. Flexibility and specialized training within six months are expected.