Paraeducator - Special Education - Fallston High School - 2026 - 2027 School Year

Harford County Public Schools • Fallston, MD

2h • $27,242 - $45,749 • Onsite

About The Position

To assist school staff with instructional programs, activities, and personal needs of students. This is a full-time ten-month position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 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 OR ParaPathways (5757): Reading and Writing with a score of 332 or higher AND ParaPathways: Mathematics with a score of 334 or higher OR Foundations of Classroom Support (517) with a score of 220 or higher OR 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 the Individual Education Programs (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (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, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, and restraint as required.
• Prepares instructional materials for students as directed.
• Assists with school-wide duties including, but not limited to, field trips, school assemblies, class coverage, bus duty, and the 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, which is inclusive of in-person duties and virtual duties as applicable.

Benefits

• individual and family medical
• vision
• dental
• life insurance
• retirement savings
• pension
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree