Paraeducator - Pre-K - George D. Lisby Elementary School - 2026 - 2027 School Year

Harford County Public Schools; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 27,918 - 45,749; Full time

Job summary

Harford County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator for Pre-K at George D. Lisby Elementary School in Bel Air, Maryland. This full-time ten-month position supports teachers, assists with instruction, and helps with data collection and student assessment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED along with CDA or equivalent credentials; training in restraint techniques may be required. Competitive HCPS benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate of arts degree or higher is preferred.
• CDA certificate with 48 college credits or passing paraprofessional exam required.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to students during instruction.
• Implements teacher lesson plans with individuals or small groups.
• Works under the direction of the teacher to provide instruction to individuals or small groups.
• Assists with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Assists with IEP/IFSP implementation for students with special needs.
• Monitors student behavior and applies behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
• Assists with personal care needs of students (lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, restraint).
• Prepares instructional materials for students.
• Assists with school-wide duties (field trips, assemblies, class coverage, bus duty, computer lab).
• Participates in professional development programs.
• Works with students via digital platforms for instruction and assessment.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including in-person and virtual tasks.

Skills

Verbal skills

Interpersonal skills

Restraint techniques training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate of Arts or higher

CDA certificate with 48 credits

ParaPro/ParaPathways/Foundations credentials

Tools

None

Job description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Human Resources Office, 102S Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014.

Telephone: [phone] | Email: [e-mail] | www.hcps.org

Posted: July 1, 2026

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build an atmosphere of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

PARADEUTOR – PRE-KINDERGARTEN

George D. Lisby Elementary School

Lateral transfers of instructional personnel are not considered after August 1st.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

• Provides support to students during instruction.
• Implements teacher lesson plans with individuals or small groups of students.
• Works under the direction of the teacher to provide instruction to individual or small groups of students.
• Assists with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Assists with the implementation of the Individual Education Programs (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for students with special needs depending on placement.
• Monitors student behavior and implements behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
• Provides assistance with personal care needs of students including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, and restraint as required.
• Prepares instructional materials for students as directed.
• Assists with school-wide duties including, but not limited to, field trips, school assemblies, class coverage, bus duty, and the computer lab.
• Participates in professional development programs as assigned.
• Works with students via digital platform(s) to provide support during instruction, assist with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned, which is inclusive of in-person duties and virtual duties as applicable.

SALARY

This is a full-time ten-month position. Salary range based on the FY 2025-2026 HCEA-ESP Salary Schedule for Paraeducator Personnel. Starting Salary: $27,918–Maximum Earnings Potential $45,749.

BENEFITS

HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

TUTORING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High school diploma or GED, and

• associate of arts degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• CDA Certificate (Child Development Associate) with 48 college credit with grade "C" or higher; or
• CDA Certificate (Child Development Associate) with a passing score on a paraprofessional exam which includes:
  1. ParaPro score of 455 or higher taken on or before August 31, 2026.
  2. ParaPathways (5757): Reading and Writing with a score of 332 or higher AND ParaPathways: Mathematics with a score of 334 or higher.
  3. Foundations of Classroom Support (517) with a score of 220 or higher.
  4. Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction (519) with a score of 220 or higher.

Possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Able to be trained in and perform proper restraint techniques.

Able to meet physical requirements of position which are considered essential job functions, with or without accommodation, by passing pre-employment exam. Such requirements directly support students and include, but are not limited to, squatting, kneeling, and ability to lift and transfer students weighing up to 40 pounds.

Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Possess specific skills as dictated by the needs of the students, e.g., sign language, ability to lift heavy objects, address medical needs, etc.

EEO STATEMENT

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Board of Education of Harford County prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, or any other protected characteristic in any program or activity it operates. The Board of Education of Harford County encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

The Board of Education of Harford County also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, and any other protected characteristics in any program or activity it operates. Inquiries or concerns about your rights related to Title IX can be directed to our Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Eric Davis, at 102 South Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD 21014, 410-588-5202, or [e-mail]. Inquiries related to your rights under Title VI or Title VII can be directed to our Coordinator of Investigations, Ms. Renee McGlothlin, at 410-809-6087 or [e-mail].