Special Education Support Specialist - STRIVE

HCPS Careers; Maryland; On-site; USD 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Harford County Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator for Special Education in the STRIVE program at Hickory Elementary School. You will support instruction, assist with IEP/IFSP implementation, and help with data collection and assessments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with additional qualifications (ParaPro, ParaPathways, or related credits) and offers a 10-month schedule with a starting salary around $27,242 and potential earnings up to $45,749, plus a $2,500 stipend and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and
• Associate of arts degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• 48 college credits with grade 'C' or higher; or
• A passing score on a paraprofessional exam which include
• ParaPro score of 455 or higher taken on or before August 31, 2026
• ParaPathways (5757): Reading and Writing with a score of 332 or higher AND ParaPathways: Mathematics with a score of 334 or higher
• Foundations of Classroom Support (517) with a score of 220 or higher
• 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 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.

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 individual or small groups of students.
• Assists with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Assists with the implementation of IEP/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 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 platform(s) to provide support during instruction, assist with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned, including in-person and virtual duties.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Restraint techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

48 college credits

ParaPro exam (455+)

ParaPathways: Reading/Writing 332+, Math 334+

Foundations of Classroom Support 517: 220+

Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction 519: 220+

Job description

Harford County Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator for Special Education in the STRIVE program at Hickory Elementary School. You will support instruction, assist with IEP/IFSP implementation, and help with data collection and assessments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with additional qualifications (ParaPro, ParaPathways, or related credits) and offers a 10-month schedule with a starting salary around $27,242 and potential earnings up to $45,749, plus a $2,500 stipend and