Early Intervention Paraprofessional- Part-time JobID: 747
- Position Type: Special Education/ Early Intervention Classroom Paraeducator
- Date Posted: 10/12/2026
- Location: Huntingdon County, PA
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.
Qualification Standards
- 1. Education: High School/GED diploma required.
- 2. Experience: Preferred experience in an early childhood setting or special needs population.
- 3. Must obtain and maintain Highly Qualified status as a Paraprofessional in the state of Pennsylvania.
- 4. Must complete and maintain Pennsylvania training hours as required for paraprofessionals each year.
Essential Duties/ Skills & Abilities
- 1. Assist the teacher in preparing materials, including locating, copying, and creating materials in support of instructional activities pre-planned by the educational team.
- 2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of the English language in both oral and written communications skills.
- 3. Communicate effectively with the public, staff members, students and parents and other community partners using tact and good judgment.
- 4. Assist students with personal hygiene, health and safety issues if required.
- 5. Perform health procedures (medication administration, tube feeding, catheterizations, asthma treatments etc, as needed) after receiving detailed training from parent.
- 6. Demonstrate use of computer to access email and calendars and complete basic word processing and data based applications as is required.
- 7. Preview short and long term lesson plans prepared by the team and anticipate the need for specific supplies and materials.
- 8. 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.
- 9. 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.
- 10. Participate successfully in training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment and the procedures used with exceptional students.
- 11. Maintain a clean and orderly environment for students and staff.
- 12. Assist in the implementation of appropriate student behavior management techniques.
- 13. Manage time efficiently and keep up with all required tasks.
- 14. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- 15. 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.
- 16. 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.
- 17. Willingness to travel to various training sites and staff developmental activities
- 18. Ability to provide personal, reliable vehicle for own travel requirements.
- 19. Ability to present oneself in a professional manner following attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and appropriate dress code.
- 20. Perform other tasks consistent with the goals of this position and/ or as assigned by the Teacher or Supervisor of Special Education.
The Early Intervention Paraprofessional / Personal Care Aide are directly responsible to the assigned classroom teacher and Supervisor of Special Education.