Special Education Paraeducator – Classroom Support

Harford County Public Schools; Maryland; On-site; USD 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Harford County Public Schools in Edgewood, MD, invites applications for a full-time Paraeducator – Special Education at Edgewood High School. You will support instructional staff, assist with lessons for individuals or small groups, and help with student data collection and assessments.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree or 48 college credits or paraprofessional exam options are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher, or 48 college credits with passing grades, or paraprofessional exam options.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Able to be trained in restraint techniques.
• Able to lift and transfer students up to 40 pounds.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

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 individual or small groups of students.
• 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.
• Provides assistance with personal care needs including lifting and transferring.
• Prepares instructional materials for students.
• Assists with school-wide duties and activities.
• Participates in professional development programs.

Skills

Verbal skills

Interpersonal skills

Restraint techniques

Data collection & assessment

Adaptability in instruction

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college credits

ParaPro exam options

ParaPathways option

Foundations of Classroom Support 517

Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction 519

Job description

Harford County Public Schools in Edgewood, MD, invites applications for a full-time Paraeducator – Special Education at Edgewood High School. You will support instructional staff, assist with lessons for individuals or small groups, and help with student data collection and assessments.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree or 48 college credits or paraprofessional exam options are required.