Classroom Assistants-Pennell

Pennell Elementary School; Aston Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $1/hour

Job summary

Pennell Elementary School in Aston, PA seeks Classroom Assistants to support students with special needs under IEPs. Responsibilities include documenting student progress and confidentially coordinating with teachers to meet individualized goals.

Some roles involve direct student support, including medical and daily care tasks, with a $1.00/hour shift differential for Daily Care Assistants. The position is 184 days per year, up to 27.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to pursue district-sponsored credentialing via PA DoE online training.
• Must have current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances.

Responsibilities

• Document students' needs, strengths, gains, and problem areas; maintain confidentiality of records; collaborate with teachers to implement goals.
• Provide direct student assistance with monitoring medical conditions, physical needs, personal care, feeding, and toileting; Daily Care Assistants may receive a $1.00/hour shift differential.
• Work 184 days/year, up to 27.5 hours/week.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classroom Assistants are paraprofessionals who support students with special needs, including Special Education Assistants, One-on-One Assistants, and Daily Care Assistants. They work with individual or small groups of students to help them implement specific academic, behavioral, and physical accommodations as outlined in their Individualized Education Program.

Their responsibilities include:

• Documenting students' needs, strengths, gains, and problem areas, as directed by the teacher(s). They must maintain the confidentiality of student records and information. Classroom Assistants also consult with teachers to implement goals and monitor progress.
• In some cases, Classroom Assistants may provide direct student assistance with monitoring medical conditions, physical needs, personal care, feeding, and toileting. Daily Care Assistants may be needed and may receive a $1.00/hour shift differential.
• The position is 184 days/year, up to 27.5 hours/week.
• PDE Highly Qualified status pays $19.92
• Non-Highly Qualified with the willingness to pursue Highly Qualified status pays $15.53

To be considered for the position, the candidate must have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Be willing to pursue district-sponsored credentialing through online training provided by the PA Department of Education.
• Must also have current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances.

Furthermore, all instructional assistants, one-on-ones, and daily care assistants must attend mandatory half-day in-service sessions offered by the district and participate in other in-service sessions to obtain 20 hours of professional development activities each school year.

Classroom Assistants-Pennell

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classroom Assistants are paraprofessionals who support students with special needs, including Special Education Assistants, One-on-One Assistants, and Daily Care Assistants. They work with individual or small groups of students to help them implement specific academic, behavioral, and physical accommodations as outlined in their Individualized Education Program.

Their responsibilities include:

• Documenting students' needs, strengths, gains, and problem areas, as directed by the teacher(s). They must maintain the confidentiality of student records and information. Classroom Assistants also consult with teachers to implement goals and monitor progress.
• In some cases, Classroom Assistants may provide direct student assistance with monitoring medical conditions, physical needs, personal care, feeding, and toileting. Daily Care Assistants may be needed and may receive a $1.00/hour shift differential.
• The position is 184 days/year, up to 27.5 hours/week.

• PDE Highly Qualified status pays $19.92
• Non-Highly Qualified with the willingness to pursue Highly Qualified status pays $15.53

To be considered for the position, the candidate must have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Be willing to pursue district-sponsored credentialing through online training provided by the PA Department of Education.
• Must also have current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances.

Furthermore, all instructional assistants, one-on-ones, and daily care assistants must attend mandatory half-day in-service sessions offered by the district and participate in other in-service sessions to obtain 20 hours of professional development activities each school year.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15.53 to $19.92 Per Hour