Paraeducator - Pre-K - Fountain Green Elementary School

Para educator - Pre-K - Fountain Green Elementary School

Harford, United States (On-site)

Human Resources Office

102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

January 23, 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.

Fountain Green Elementary School

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
• Provides assistance with personal care needs of students including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, feeding, toileting, and restraint as required.
• Assists with school-wide duties including, but not limited to, field trips, school assemblies, class coverage, bus duty, and the computer lab.
• 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.

SALARY

This is a full-time ten-month position. Salary range based on the FY  HCEA- ESP Salary Schedule for Para educator Personnel. Starting Salary: $27,918–Maximum Earnings Potential $45,749.

HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate of Arts degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• CDA Certificate (Child Development Associate) with a passing score of 455 or higher on the Para Pro Assessment.
• Possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to meet physical requirements of position which are considered essential job functions, with or without accommodation, by passing pre-employment exam. Such requirements include squatting, kneeling, and lifting and transferring 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.

HOW TO APPLY

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 .

DEADLINE

Online employment applications will be accepted until filled. Applications received on or before January 30, 2026 will receive first consideration.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 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 of Education of Harford County encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE

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.

The Harford County Public School System (HCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs to employees.

• Job Identification 583
• Job Category Instructional Support
• Posting Date 01/23/2026, 01:30 PMJob Schedule Full time
• Locations 517 S. Fountain Green Road, Bel Air, MD, 21015, US (On-site)