Paraeducator - Swan Creek School

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

February 9, 2026

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

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

To assist school staff with instructional programs, activities, and personal needs of students.

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

• 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 include, 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.

• This is a full-time ten-month position. Salary range based on the FY  HCEA-ESP Salary Schedule for Para educator Personnel. Starting Salary: $27,242– Maximum Earnings Potential $45,749. Para educator-STRIVE personnel are eligible to receive a $2,500 stipend.
• Full salary schedules can be found at the bottom of the Current Vacancies webpage https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx
• 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, please visit the Employment Benefits section of the Human Resources webpage: https:// Resources/Default.aspx
• For more information on holidays and paid time off, please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the HCEA-ESP Negotiated Agreement: https://.aspx
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt

• 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
  • pass Para Pro Assessment with score of 455 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.

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application, visit the Employment Opportunities section of the HCPS website s.org. If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application, contact the Human Resources Office at .

Online employment applications will be accepted until filled. Applications received on or before February 17, 2026 will be given first consideration.

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