Paraeducator - STRIVE - Forest Hill Elementary School - 2026 - 2027 School Year

HCPS • Harford, PA

1d • $27,242 - $45,749

About The Position

Harford County Public Schools is hiring a full-time, ten-month Paraeducator for the STRIVE special education program at Forest Hill Elementary School. The role assists school staff with instructional programs, activities, and students’ personal needs. The paraeducator works under teacher direction to support instruction for individual students and small groups, and may perform duties in person or through digital platforms. Assignments 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 passing score on an accepted paraprofessional exam.
• Accepted exam 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

• Support students during instruction.
• Implement teacher lesson plans with individual students or small groups.
• Work under teacher direction to provide instruction to individuals 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 students with 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 the computer lab.
• Participate in assigned professional development programs.
• Support instruction and assist with data collection, testing, and student assessment through digital platforms.
• Perform other assigned work-related duties, including applicable in-person and virtual duties.

Benefits

• Eligible for a $2,500 stipend.
• Individual and family medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement savings and pension.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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