Empowering Special Education Paraeducator

Harford County Public Schools; Bel Air, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expansive benefits package

Job summary

Harford County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator – Special Education at Hickory Elementary School to assist instructional staff and support students with special needs. The role includes implementing lesson plans, data collection, IEP/IFSP support, and behavior management, with duties spanning in-person and digital platforms.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and eligibility via AA degree or 48 college credits or approved paraprofessional exams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA degree or higher or 48 college credits with passing grade.
• Paraprofessional exam options include ParaPro, ParaPathways, Foundations of Classroom Support.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to students during instruction.
• Implements teacher lesson plans with individuals or small groups.
• Assists with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Supports implementation of IEP/IFSP for students with special needs.
• Monitors student behavior and applies behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
• Assists with personal care needs and lifting as required.
• Prepares instructional materials for students.
• Assists with school-wide duties (field trips, assemblies, bus duty, lab).
• Participates in professional development.
• Works with students via digital platforms for support.

Skills

Student support

Lesson support

Data collection

Behavior management

IEP/IFSP support

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree or higher / 48 college credits

Paraprofessional exam options

Job description

Harford County Public Schools seeks a Paraeducator – Special Education at Hickory Elementary School to assist instructional staff and support students with special needs. The role includes implementing lesson plans, data collection, IEP/IFSP support, and behavior management, with duties spanning in-person and digital platforms.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and eligibility via AA degree or 48 college credits or approved paraprofessional exams.