Paraeducator - Transition Resource Support - Harford Academy

HCPS•Harford, PA

3d•$28,482 - $47,769

About The Position

The Paraeducator – Transition Resource Support at Harford Academy assists school staff with instructional programs, activities, and students’ personal needs. The paraeducator supports students during instruction, carries out teacher lesson plans with individuals or small groups, and works under a teacher’s direction. Assignments may vary according to departmental needs and may include in-person and virtual duties. This is a full-time, ten-month position. The listed salary range is $28,482 to $47,769 under the FY 2026–2027 HCEA-ESP Salary Schedule for Paraeducator Personnel. Paraeducator-Early Intervention personnel are eligible for a $2,500 stipend. HCPS offers individual and family medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, retirement savings, a pension, paid time off, and other benefits.

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 passing score on an accepted paraprofessional exam.
Accepted exam options and scores 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 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 direction of a teacher 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 students’ personal care needs, including lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, and restraint as required.
Prepare instructional materials as directed.
Assist with school-wide duties, including field trips, assemblies, class coverage, bus duty, and the computer lab.
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.