Paraeducator - STRIVE - Darlington Elementary School - 2026 - 2027 School Year

HCPS•Harford, PA

6h•$28,482 - $47,769•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator supports school staff with instructional programs, activities, and the personal needs of students in the STRIVE special education program at Darlington Elementary School. The position works under teacher direction to provide instructional and behavioral support to individual students and small groups, and assists with student assessment, IEP and IFSP implementation, and personal care as required. Duties may be performed in person or through digital platforms, depending on the assignment. This is a full-time, ten-month position. Paraeducator-STRIVE personnel are eligible for a $2,500 stipend.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus one of the following: an associate of arts degree or higher from an accredited college or university; 48 college credits with grades of C or higher; or a passing score on an approved paraprofessional exam.
Approved exam options include: ParaPro score of 455 or higher taken on or before August 31, 2026; ParaPathways (5757) Reading and Writing score of 332 or higher and Mathematics score of 334 or higher; Foundations of Classroom Support (517) score of 220 or higher; or Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction (519) score of 220 or higher.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to be trained in and perform proper restraint techniques.
Ability to lift and transfer students weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with disabilities.
Specific skills dictated by student needs, such as sign language, ability to lift heavy objects, or ability to address medical needs.

Responsibilities

Provide support to students during instruction.
Implement teacher lesson plans with individual students or small groups.
Work under teacher direction to provide instruction to individual students or small groups.
Assist with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
Assist with implementation of students’ Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), depending on placement.
Monitor student behavior and implement behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
Assist with student personal care, including lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, and restraint as required.
Prepare instructional materials as directed.
Assist with school-wide duties such as field trips, assemblies, class coverage, bus duty, and computer lab support.
Participate in assigned professional development programs.
Support students through digital platforms during instruction and assist with data collection, testing, and assessment.
Perform other assigned work-related duties, including applicable in-person and virtual duties.