Classroom Assistant (Early Intervention)

Westmoreland Intermediate; Georges Station (PA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 298,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is seeking a qualified Classroom Assistant for our Early Intervention Program at Clairview School. The role supports teachers in educating and training special education children, freeing up teaching time by handling non-instructional tasks under supervision.

Minimum AA/AS or 2 years post-secondary, 0–3 years experience, and a starting wage of $17.00 per hour. Position is full-time with 184 workdays and requires Act 34/42/151 clearances and transportation

Qualifications

• Knowledge of documentation standards and ability to meet expectations.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Special Education regulations.
• Ability to use technology as applicable.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students at the bus.
• Help students with wraps, bathing, feeding and toileting.
• Lead students in recreational and training games.
• Assist teacher in achieving individual goals.
• Prepare and issue materials for lessons.
• Maintain classroom housekeeping and supplies.
• Assist with record keeping and attend meetings.
• Secure instructional materials from various sources.
• Reinforce learning per teacher instructions.
• Support use of teaching devices and materials.
• Follow teacher's reinforcement activities in all areas.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Documentation standards

PA special education knowledge

Tech literacy

Diversity & inclusion

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS or 2 yrs post-sec

Job description

POSITION: Classroom Assistant (SS-CACBA-CLAS)
DIVISION: Early ChildhoodServices
SUPERVISOR: Early Intervention Supervisor
SUPERVISES: No Supervisory Responsibility
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time
NUMBER OF DAYS: 184
COMPENSATION PLAN: WIU/CA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Education and Experience:

Minimum Education: AA/AS or 2 Years of Post-Secondary Study or Rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment

Minimum Experience: 0-3 years experience

The starting pay rate for this position is $17.00per hour.

General Definition:

The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is seeking qualified applicants for Full-Time Classroom Assistants within our Early Intervention Program at the Clairview School. The Classroom Assistant assists teachers in the educating and training of special education children. The assistant's role is to increase the potential effectiveness of the professional and increase the quality of instruction by freeing the teacher from the non-instructional activities of the classroom. She/he is not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching-learning process. A classroom assistant may be used in any instructional situation only under the direct, immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment.

Description of Duties:

• Meets and discharges students at the bus.
• Aids students in removing and putting on wraps, bathing, feeding and toileting.
• Leads students in recreational and training games.
• Helps teacher by instructing students in achieving individual goals.
• Prepares work materials -- copies, art materials, bulletin board.
• Issues materials to students.
• Maintains housekeeping aspects of the classroom.
• Assists teacher with record keeping.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Secures instructional materials from office, resource room, library, etc.
• Performs instructional services as delegated by the teacher as a reinforcement technique.
• Assists students in the use of teaching devices -- special individual materials.
• Carries out teacher's prescribed instructions for reinforcing activities in the visual, auditory and gross motor areas.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Executive Director, Student Services Director or designee.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of documentation standards and demonstrate skill to meet documentation expectations
• Knowledge of pertinent law and regulations regarding mental health service delivery and Pennsylvania Special Education
• Ability to use technology as applicable
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students in various socioeconomic and multicultural areas.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment

Physical/Environment Requirements:

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(O) Occasionally - (OE) Occasionally Essential - (F) Frequently - (C) Continually

While performing the duties of the job, the employee must (F) Sit, (O) Walk, (O) Stand,(O) Sprint/Running,(O) Bend/twist at the neck more than the average person,(O) Bend/twist at the trunk more than the average person,(O) Squat/stoop/kneel,(O) Reach forward,(F) Repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (e.g. data entry),(F) Hand/grip strength,(F) Drive on the job,(F) Type non-stop,(O) Manual dexterity (e.g. opening items),(F) Use finger dexterity (e.g. typing, manipulative), Lift up to 10 pounds from,(F) Floor to waist, Lift up to 10 pounds from,(F) Waist to shoulder, Lift up to 10 pounds from,(O) Shoulder to overhead, Lift up 11 to 15 pounds from,(O) Floor to waist,(O) Push/pull 25 to 50 pounds, Examples of items that are pushed or pulled,(O)boxes, tables, wheelchairs Terrain items pushed or pulled on is,(O) Carpeted floor, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is,(O) Tiled floor,(F) Carry 10 to 25 pounds, Example of and distance that items are carried,(F)Computer, briefcase, printer at least 25 yards.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Other:

• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Background Check)
• Act 34 (PA State Criminal History Clearance)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)
• Act 126 (Mandated Reporter Training)
• Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure)
• Act 24 (Arrest & Conviction Statement)
• School Personnel Health Record
• Tuberculosis Test Result

Clearances must be current within 5 years from date of hire and a School Personnel Health Record current within 1 year from date of hire accompanied by Tuberculosis Test Result within 3 months of date of hire.

Travel Requirements:

• A minimal to moderate amount of travel is required for this position within Westmoreland County and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must have reliable transportation