Substitute Paraeducator – Special Education Support

Montgomery County Public Schools; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a substitute paraeducator to support students with IEPs under the direction of the principal. The role includes assisting with instructional activities, managing classroom behavior, and providing related clerical tasks.

New hires start at grade 17 with potential promotion to grade 18 after six months of probation and necessary training hours. The position emphasizes helping students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and instructional goals.
• Ability to assist with instructional program and student behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and classroom support for students with IEPs.
• Attend to student personal care and medical needs as required.
• Support students with varying needs including behavioral and social-emotional support.

Skills

Child development

Instructional strategies

Behavior management

Google Workspace

MS Office

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

48 college credits

ParaPro assessment 455+

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Web-based instructional tools

Computer hardware basics

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a substitute paraeducator to support students with IEPs under the direction of the principal. The role includes assisting with instructional activities, managing classroom behavior, and providing related clerical tasks.

New hires start at grade 17 with potential promotion to grade 18 after six months of probation and necessary training hours. The position emphasizes helping students with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical needs,