Paraeducator - Special Education - Harford Academy - 2026 - 2027 School Year

HCPS•Harford, PA

2d•$27,242 - $45,749•Onsite

About The Position

Harford County Public Schools is hiring a full-time, ten-month Paraeducator – Special Education at Harford Academy School. The role assists school staff with instructional programs, activities, and students’ personal needs. Paraeducators work under teacher direction to support students individually or in small groups, implement lesson plans, assist with special education plans and assessments, and support students in person or through digital platforms. Assignments may vary according to departmental needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and 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 qualifying passing score on an approved paraprofessional examination.
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 is preferred.
Specific skills as 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 the teacher’s direction to provide instruction to individual students or small groups.
Assist with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
Assist with implementing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for students with special needs, depending on placement.
Monitor student behavior and implement behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
Assist with students’ personal care needs, 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 coverage.
Participate in assigned professional development programs.
Support students via digital platforms during instruction and assist with data collection, testing, and student assessment.
Perform other assigned work-related duties, including applicable in-person and virtual duties.