Paraeducator - Special Education - Fallston High School

PARA EDUCATOR – SPECIAL EDUCATION

Fallston High School

Lateral transfers of instructional personnel are not considered after August 1.

• 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.

• High school diploma or GED, and
  • 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:
    Para Pro score of 455 or higher taken on or before August 31 2026, or Para Pathways (5757) scores of 332 or higher in Reading and Writing and 334 or higher in Mathematics, or Foundations of Classroom Support (517) score of 220 or higher, or Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction (519) 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.
• 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.

This is a full‑time ten‑month position. Starting salary is $27,242–$45,749 based on the FY 2025‑2026 HCEA‑ESP Salary Schedule. Full salary schedules can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more. For a complete list of benefits, visit https:// Resources/Default.aspx. For more information on holidays and paid time off, refer to https://.

The Board of Education of Harford County is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

In accordance with Title IX, Title VI and Title VII, the Board of Education of Harford County prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, national origin, religion, or any other protected characteristic in any program or activity it operates. The Board encourages applications from all qualified individuals.