Special Education Paraeducator - Support & Instruction

Harford County Public Schools; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 27,242 - 45,749; Full time

Job summary

Harford County Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator – Special Education at C. Milton Wright High School in Bel Air. The role supports instructional programs and student needs, including assisting with IEPs/IFSPs and behavior plans, both in-person and virtually.

The position is full-time for ten months with a starting salary of $27,242 and a potential to $45,749, per the FY 2025–2026 HCEA‑ESP schedule. Benefits and full salary schedule details are provided online.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or 48 college credits with grade "C" or higher; or passing paraprofessional exam.
• Ability to lift and transfer students weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 individuals or small groups.
• Assists with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Assists with implementation of IEPs/IFSPs 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 lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, and restraint as required.
• Prepares instructional materials for students as directed.
• Assists with school-wide duties including field trips, class coverage, bus duty, and computer lab.
• Participates in professional development programs as assigned.
• Works with students via digital platforms to provide support during instruction, assist with data collection, testing, and assessment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college credits

Paraprofessional exam eligibility (ParaPro 455+ or ParaPathways)

Job description

Harford County Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator – Special Education at C. Milton Wright High School in Bel Air. The role supports instructional programs and student needs, including assisting with IEPs/IFSPs and behavior plans, both in-person and virtually.

The position is full-time for ten months with a starting salary of $27,242 and a potential to $45,749, per the FY 2025–2026 HCEA‑ESP schedule. Benefits and full salary schedule details are provided online.