- Company: Harford Public Schools
- Location: Harford County, Maryland
- Salary: $2,026–$2,027/yr
Harford Public Schools at a glance
harfordpublicschools.comHarford Public Schools is hiring a Full-Time Paraeducator for Special Education at Harford Academy in Harford County, Maryland. Join our team and support students with diverse learning needs in a collaborative school environment.
About the Role
As a Paraeducator in Special Education, you'll work alongside special education teachers and school staff to provide direct support to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and other learning differences. This full-time position at Harford Academy focuses on helping students succeed academically, socially, and behaviorally throughout the school day.
What You'll Do
- Provide one-on-one and small-group instructional support to students with special education needs
- Assist with classroom management and create a positive, inclusive learning environment
- Help implement behavior intervention strategies and support social-emotional development
- Work with special education staff to monitor student progress and communicate with families
- Support students in academic tasks, transitions, and daily school routines
- Maintain accurate records and documentation as required
- Adapt materials and activities to meet individual student needs under teacher direction
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required
- Genuine passion for supporting students with special needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain patient, organized, and flexible in a fast-paced school setting
- Willingness to follow teacher direction and collaborate with school teams
- Physical ability to assist students as needed
- Prior experience with special education is a plus but not required
About Harford Public Schools
Harford County Public Schools is committed to recruiting and retaining effective educators and staff who build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom. We value diversity and an inclusive approach to education.
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Recent news
- Dr. Dyann Mack becomes first Black superintendent and first HCPS grad to lead Harford County Public Schools - WMAR 2 News Baltimore
- Harford school board finalizes budget cuts — but nets over 28 new positions - Baltimore Sun
- Harford County Public Schools to dismiss early, close due to heat, air conditioning issues - WBFF
- Heat forces early dismissal, closures at 8 Harford County schools - WBAL-TV
- Harford County Public Schools names superintendent - Baltimore Fishbowl
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Harford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2020 census, the population was 260,924. Its county seat is Bel Air. Harford County is part of the Baltimore metropolitan area and the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area. The county is part of the Central Maryland region of the state.
Maryland is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. It borders Virginia to its south, West Virginia to its west, Pennsylvania to its north, and Delaware to its east, as well as with the Atlantic Ocean to its east, and the national capital and federal district of Washington, D.C. to the southwest. With a total area of 12,407 square miles (32,130 km2), Maryland is
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
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Typical rent nearby: $1,511/mo (1BR) · $1,857/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
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