Student Support Specialist (IEP Focus) – Flexible Hours

Montgomery County Public Schools; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Germantown, MD seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs, promote learning and well-being, and assist with instructional activities across classrooms. The role may involve off-site participation and clerical tasks to aid teachers and staff.

New hires start at grade 15 with promotion potential to grade 16 after six months of probation and required training hours. Schedule is part-time (0.500) with 40 hours bi-weekly, and the position supports day

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor preferred.
• Education coursework in behavior management or instructional strategies encouraged.
• ParaPro Assessment with score 455 or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Promote student learning and well-being for students with IEPs.
• Assist students with academic, behavioral, social, and physical needs.
• Support instructional activities and manage classroom behavior.
• Perform clerical tasks to aid teachers and staff.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

English communication

Google Workspace

MS Office

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

ParaPro assessment (455+)

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Germantown, MD seeks a paraeducator to support students with IEPs, promote learning and well-being, and assist with instructional activities across classrooms. The role may involve off-site participation and clerical tasks to aid teachers and staff.

New hires start at grade 15 with promotion potential to grade 16 after six months of probation and required training hours. Schedule is part-time (0.500) with 40 hours bi-weekly, and the position supports day