Inclusion Helper – North Harford Elementary School - 2026-2027 School Year

HCPS•Harford, PA

23h•$24,705 - $36,878•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support and assistance to students with severe disabilities. This role involves facilitating student independence, assisting with assignments, monitoring behavior, providing personal care, preparing instructional materials, charting student progress, and participating in professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma or minimum educational standard established through federal legislation.
Possess strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
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.
Specific skills as dictated by the needs of the students.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides support to students during instruction; provides modifications and accommodations.
Facilitates student independence in the least restrictive environment.
Provides assistance to students to complete assignments; follows-up and reinforces activities.
Monitors student behavior and implements behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
Provides assistance with personal care needs including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, feeding, and toileting.
Prepares instructional materials for students based on the direction of the teacher.
Charts data on student progress, as necessary.
Participates in professional development programs as assigned.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.