Paraprofessional (MDS Support)

Allentown City School District; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,417,000 - 2,018,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

The Allentown City School District is seeking a Paraprofessional (MDS Support) at Ramos Elementary School to assist certificated staff in delivering instructional, behavioral, and functional programs for students with disabilities. The role supports one-on-one or group activities and requires adherence to IEPs and behavior plans.

Starting salary is $19.57 per hour. Required clearances include Act 34, 114, 151; valid TB test; and ongoing annual staff development.

Qualifications

• Must meet educational requirements for highly qualified paraprofessional under NCLB/IDEA.
• Must meet basic reading, writing, and math competencies.
• Valid Act 34, 114, and Act 151 clearances.
• Tuberculosis test and physical with ADA accommodations.
• Annual 20 hours of staff development as per Chapter 14.
• U.S. citizen or valid work visa.

Responsibilities

• Assist principal and staff to maintain a safe, orderly school environment.
• Support instructional delivery per IEPs and classroom needs.
• Provide instructional support such as testing, tutoring, or reinforcing lessons.
• Collect progress data and maintain student records.
• Follow and implement positive behavior support plans.
• Assist with personal care needs of students when required.
• Support safe transitions within the school and around campus.
• Participate in training for individualized needs of students with IEPs.
• Maintain FERPA confidentiality.
• Respond to emergencies per policies and procedures.
• Reassign paraprofessionals as needed based on priority of needs.

Skills

Reading competency

Writing competency

Math competency

Staff development

FERPA familiarity

ADAs accommodations

Education

2 years postsecondary study

Associate degree or higher

State/local assessment proficiency

20 hours annual staff development

Job description

• Location: Ramos Elementary School
• Position Type: Paraprofessionals- Special Education/ Special Education Paraprofessional
• Date Posted: 12/8/2025
• Location: Ramos Elementary School

Paraprofessional (MDS Support)

Starting Salary: $19.57hr.

Qualifications

• Must meet educational requirements for “highly qualified paraprofessional,” as defined by the federal laws, No Child Left Behind, and IDEA. Must meet educational requirements of Chapter 14, PA Code 22.
• Must meet basic reading, writing, and math competencies.
• Valid Act 34, 114, and Act 151 clearances.
• Valid tuberculosis test and physical examination with ADA reasonable accommodations stipulated, as appropriate.
• Must continue to meet the required annual obligations of Chapter 14, PA Code 22: 20 hours of approved staff development activities related to their assignment.
• U. S. citizen or holder of a valid work visa.
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

An instructional paraprofessional is a school employee who works under the direction of a certificated staff member to support and assist in providing instructional, behavioral, and functional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children. The support and assistance include one-on-one or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management and implementation of positive behavior support plans. Services may be provided in a special education class, regular education class or other instructional setting (e.g., community-based instruction) as provided in the student’s IEP. Instructional paraprofessionals shall meet one of the following qualifications:

• Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study.
• Possess an associate degree or higher.
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment.
• Participate in 20 hours of approved staff development activities annually.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the principal and other professionals in maintaining a safe and orderly school environment.
• Assist the special education and regular education teachers in the delivery of appropriate instructional and tutorial strategies as per the individualized educational plan (IEP).
• Under the direction of the teacher, provide instructional support for the purpose of supporting/reinforcing lessons (e.g., administering tests, tutoring or reinforcing instruction).
• Under the direction of the teacher, collect observational and academic data for the purpose of progress monitoring.
• Maintain students’ files/records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
• Under the direction of the teacher, follow and implement positive behavior support plans.
• Handle students’ personal needs (e.g., feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing care to students who may or may not have medical conditions, but the medical concern is not the primary orientation for the student.
• Assist students’ safe transitions from/to locations and environments within and around the school (e.g., bus, cafeteria, community-based instruction, etc.).
• Participate in specialized training related to specific individualized needs of eligible students with IEPs.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations/Chapter 14.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations as per standing orders and other policies and procedures.
• Perform such other tasks within the expectation of this job category and/or assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools, principal, or Director of Special Education.
• When another paraprofessional (personal care assistant or educational interpreter) assigned within the building is absent (short-term), the administrator of the building may reassign other paraprofessionals to support special education students based on a priority of needs.
• If the instructional paraprofessional is assigned to work with one student and the student is absent, the administrator of the building may reassign the paraprofessional during the absence of the student within special education.
• Perform such other tasks within the expectation of this job category and/or assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools, principal, or Director of Special Education.

The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.

This may include*

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund

*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.

Attachments

• Special Education Instuctional Para Job Description.pdf