Special Education Paraeducator: Instructional Support & Growth

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator at Glen Haven Elementary School in Silver Spring for a part-time role supporting diploma-bound students in general education settings with instructional and classroom management duties.

Under the direction of the principal, you will assist with instruction, behavior monitoring, and related clerical tasks, with wage range $24.38–$40.17 per hour based on years of service.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• College coursework should include at least nine credit-hours related to education (e.g., behavior management, instructional strategies).
• One year of experience working with students in structured educational settings preferred.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning and well-being in general education settings.
• Facilitate mastery of grade-level or above curriculum.
• Provide instructional and classroom management support; perform related clerical tasks.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

Classroom support

English speaking/writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Education coursework (behavior management, instructional strategies)

Experience with students in structured educational setting (1 year preferred)

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator at Glen Haven Elementary School in Silver Spring for a part-time role supporting diploma-bound students in general education settings with instructional and classroom management duties.

Under the direction of the principal, you will assist with instruction, behavior monitoring, and related clerical tasks, with wage range $24.38–$40.17 per hour based on years of service.