Anticipated Special Education IA/PCA

Central York School District; York (York County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with Health Spending Account

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Dependant Care

Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans

Job summary

Central York High School in York, PA is seeking a full-time Special Education/IA/PCA Assistant to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth with certified staff. The role includes implementing IEP goals, supervising students, and providing one-on-one or small-group assistance as needed.

The ideal candidate will have two years of post-secondary study or an associate degree, CPR/First Aid, and required background checks. Schedule: 7.0 hours per day, 186 days per year.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary study (48 credits) or higher.
• Associates degree or higher required.
• Maintain 20 hours per year of professional development (as applicable).
• Valid PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI background checks within the last 12 months.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate activities for all students in the assigned subject area.
• Assist with IEPs; monitor behavior, take notes, and re-teach materials.
• Prepare students with IEPs for quizzes and tests.
• Administer quizzes/tests under guidance of classroom teacher and special education teacher.
• Attend/participate in IEP and team meetings; become familiar with IEPs.
• Assist with preparation and set-up of learning activities; provide one-on-one assistance.
• Teach learning strategies to individuals or small groups.
• Record assessment data for students with special needs.
• Supervise students in hallways, meals, assemblies, and at start/end of day.
• Provide services in community/work environments for learners with disabilities.

Education

Associates Degree or higher

48 credits / two years of post-secondary study

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Central York School District (CYSD) is looking for afull-time Special Education/IA/PCA Assistant to join Central York High School instructional team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth, a passion for helping students succeed, and the ability to foster meaningful connections with students, families, and staff.

Mission:

Central York School District provides a high-quality academic experience within a supportive, valued, collaborative community that promotes students’ personal growth and the pursuit of their passions and interests.

Our Vision:

Pursuing Excellence: All Panthers. Every Day. In All Ways.

Core Values:

Character | Perseverance | Accountability | Community | Excellence

Central York School District is named one of the Top 50 Employers in York County by the PA Department of Labor!

Where:
Central York High School
601 Mundis Mill Road
York, PA 17406

7.0 Hours Per Day

186 Days Per Year

Job Summary

Provide instructional support to any and all students, and/or a specific student or group of students as assigned.

Instructional Assistants may be used in any classroom situation under the immediate and direct supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the duties and responsibilities of this job description. The design, direction and evaluation of the teaching/learning process must be done by a professional employee. The Instructional Assistant is under the supervision of the certified professional in charge of the assignment and to the Building Principal. The Instructional Assistant may monitor student behavior through report, but cannot be directly involved in disciplinary procedures. The Instructional Assistant will be evaluated by the certified professional in charge of the specific assignment and the Building Principal.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Please note: Duties and responsibilities for this position will vary depending on the building and grade to which the position is assigned, and if the position supports an entire classroom, a small group of students, or provides one-on-one assistance to a student.

• Provide and facilitate activities for all in the assigned subject area.
• Provide assistance to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Assist student(s) with staying focused and on-task, monitor and report behavior problems; take notes on material being instructed, re-teach/teach material; assist students with completion of homework & tasks, classroom projects, and use of technology/computer.
• Prepare students with IEPs for quizzes and tests (i.e. study sessions, review games).
• Administer quizzes/tests as per IEP under guidance of classroom teacher and special education teacher.
• Attend/participate in IEP and team meetings, when required. Become familiar with IEPs of students serviced under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist with preparation and set-up of learning activities, monitor students’ activities; provide one-on-one assistance with learning activities and test taking in class and through tutoring, data collection, grade assignments and tests.
• Teach learning strategies to individuals and small groups in one or multiple subject areas. Develop and implement learning activities (i.e. flashcards, worksheets, etc.).
• Record assessment data for students with special needs.
• Assist with student supervision in hallways, at breakfast, during assemblies, and at the beginning and end of school day.
• Provide services in the community/work environment for learners with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Complete at least two (2) years of post-secondary study (48 credits) OR
• Possess an Associates Degree or higher OR
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment. Central York School District recognizes two (2) local assessments to assist paraprofessionals in attaining the PDE requirements:
• The Special Education Credential of Competency** (free of charge; provided by CYSD) OR**The CAPE test (must receive a passing score of 80% or higher)
• Maintain 20 hours per year of professional development related to identified position
• Current First Aid and CPR certification based on assignments
• Must have obtained (or will obtain) valid PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Criminal History Background Checks within the last twelve (12) months.

Hourly Rate

$15.95-$20.70
*Step placement shall be based on years of service recognized by employer.

Eligible for the following benefits

• Medical with Health Spending Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexable Spending Dependant Care
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans