Special Education Paraeducator: Student Support & Instruction

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown for part-time instructional support. The position emphasizes assisting students with IEPs, managing instructional activities, and facilitating learning across settings.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred), relevant coursework in education, and experience with structured settings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to assignment.
• Ability to implement instructional program and monitor student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read/write/speak English and support students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with IEP-related needs and instructional activities.
• Provide support for students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs.
• Attend to student personal care and medical needs as required.
• Support classroom management and instructional goals in various learning environments.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Communication

English literacy

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based tools

SSPGS core

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

9 credit-hours education courses

48 college credits + 2 years experience

Two years experience in structured setting

ParaPro assessment 455+

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown for part-time instructional support. The position emphasizes assisting students with IEPs, managing instructional activities, and facilitating learning across settings.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred), relevant coursework in education, and experience with structured settings.