Special Education Paraeducator - STRIVE Program

Harford County Public Schools; Maryland; On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Pension and paid time off

Stipend included

Job summary

Harford County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator for the STRIVE program at Fallston Middle School to support students with special needs under licensed staff supervision. You will assist with instruction, data collection, and IEP/IFSP implementation.

Responsibilities include working with individuals or small groups, monitoring behavior, aiding personal care, preparing materials, and supporting in-person and digital learning environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred; or 48 college credits with grade C or higher.
• Passing score on paraprofessional exams (ParaPro 455+, ParaPathways 5757 scores, Foundations 517/519).
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to train in restraint techniques and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students.
• Implement lesson plans with individuals or small groups.
• Assist with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Support IEP/IFSP implementation for students with disabilities.
• Monitor behavior and apply behavioral strategies and interventions.
• Assist with personal care needs as required (lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, restraint).
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with school-wide duties.
• Support both in-person and virtual instruction as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

48 college credits or higher

ParaPro exam score 455+

ParaPathways 5757 scores

Foundations of Classroom Support 517 score 220+

Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction 519 score 220+

Job description

Harford County Public Schools seeks a paraeducator for the STRIVE program at Fallston Middle School to support students with special needs under licensed staff supervision. You will assist with instruction, data collection, and IEP/IFSP implementation.

Responsibilities include working with individuals or small groups, monitoring behavior, aiding personal care, preparing materials, and supporting in-person and digital learning environments.