Early Intervention Paraprofessional- Part-time

Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 in Huntingdon County, PA may be seeking a part-time Paraprofessional for an early intervention classroom. Starting rate is $15.03/hour.

The role supports children with special needs and assists the classroom teacher and Supervisor of Special Education. Qualifications include a High School diploma, preferred experience in early childhood or special needs, and Pennsylvania requirements to become Highly Qualified.

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED diploma required.
• Experience: Preferred experience in an early childhood setting or special needs population.
• Must obtain and maintain Highly Qualified status as a Paraprofessional in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Must complete and maintain Pennsylvania training hours as required for paraprofessionals each year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in preparing materials and supporting instructional activities.
• Demonstrate clear and accurate English communication in oral and written form.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, health and safety needs.
• Support implementation of health procedures after training.

Skills

Communication skills

Inclusion support

Education

High School / GED diploma

Job description

The Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 has an opening for a part‑time Paraprofessional in our Huntingdon County, PA early intervention classroom. Starting rate $15.03/hour.

Clearance Requirements

• Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Report
• Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance
• Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• Act 114 Federal Criminal History Clearance

Links to these clearances can be found here: https://www.tiu11.org/human-resources/

The Early Intervention Paraprofessional / Personal Care Aide are directly responsible to the assigned classroom teacher and Supervisor of Special Education.

Qualification Standards

• Education: High School/GED diploma required.
• Experience: Preferred experience in an early childhood setting or special needs population.
• Must obtain and maintain Highly Qualified status as a Paraprofessional in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Must complete and maintain Pennsylvania training hours as required for paraprofessionals each year.

Essential Duties / Skills & Abilities

Support children with special needs in an inclusion based classroom including the following:

• Assist the teacher in preparing materials, including locating, copying, and creating materials in support of instructional activities pre-planned by the educational team.
• Demonstrate the appropriate use of the English language in both oral and written communications skills.
• Communicate effectively with the public, staff members, students and parents and other community partners using tact and good judgment.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, health and safety issues if required.
• Perform health procedures (medication administration, tube feeding, catheterizations, asthma treatments etc, as needed) after receiving detailed training from parent.
• Demonstrate use of computer to access email and calendars and complete basic word processing and data based applications as is required.
• Preview short and long term lesson plans prepared by the team and anticipate the need for specific supplies and materials.
• Adhere to prior teacher training/directions and lead small group activities planned by the teacher in an atmosphere where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Assist the teacher in adapting the curriculum/ routines to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio economic backgrounds, learning styles and specials needs.
• Participate successfully in training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment and the procedures used with exceptional students.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for students and staff.
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate student behavior management techniques.
• Manage time efficiently and keep up with all required tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Assist as assigned in the collection of assessment data from a variety of sources and in compiling and organizing data for review by the teacher along with any other clerical duties.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force, occasionally, to lift, carry, push or otherwise move equipment/supplies, be outside in all seasons, hear within normal ranges and see within normal ranges.
• Willingness to travel to various training sites and staff developmental activities
• Ability to provide personal, reliable vehicle for own travel requirements.
• Ability to present oneself in a professional manner following attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and appropriate dress code.
• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals of this position and/ or as assigned by the Teacher or Supervisor of Special Education.