Educational Paraprofessional

Capital Area Intermediate Unit; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Area Intermediate Unit seeks a paraprofessional to support professional staff in meeting the needs of students eligible for special education. The role requires assisting with instructional activities, behavior management, and daily classroom routines.

Schedule is Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year, with a salary on the CAIU schedule: $28,880 or $31,160 depending on qualifications. The position emphasizes collaboration with teachers, patient supervision, and adherence to all

Responsibilities

• Works with the teacher as a team member in the educational and social development of students.
• Assists the teacher in developing and maintaining a positive environment.
• Acts as a positive social and emotional model for students.
• Performs instructional activities and monitors the results of those activities under the teacher's direction.
• Assists the teacher upon request in the management of student behavior in accordance with established disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Performs CPR, First Aid, and/or proper child restraint techniques as needed.
• Provides input to the teacher regarding relevant information on student academic progress, behavioral change, physical needs and other areas as appropriate.
• Follows all established CAIU policies and administrative procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality by refraining from discussion of student progress and problems as required in the CAIU Policy on Confidentiality of Information (FERPA).
• Assists in meeting the student's personal care needs as directed.
• Assist students to and from vehicles and other parts of the building, and/or off-site experiences, all of which may include lifting.
• Performs clerical and housekeeping duties as required.
• Assumes responsibility for fostering a good educational paraprofessional to teacher working relationship, but in no case supersedes the teacher's authority to manage all aspects of the instructional program.
• Works to create, maintain and build positive working relationships with internal and external (district, community, agency) staff.
• Provides coverage, under the supervision of a certified professional teacher, and monitors recess, lunch, etc., as needed
• Participates in preparation of materials, bulletin boards, and other displays.
• Follows assigned schedule including attendance, start and end times, and overall punctuality.
• Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, particularly as they relate to the Pennsylvania School Code.
• Attends in-services, training, and meetings as directed.
• Serves on any CAIU team as directed.
• Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.

Job description

Salary: This paraprofessional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule - HS Diploma: $28,880 (daily rate $152.00) or High School plus 48 college credits OR Associates Degree OR 5 years of classroom support: $31,160 (daily rate $164.00) for the 26/27 SY

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year

Job Goal: To support the professional staff in meeting the needs of students eligible for special education.

Performance Responsibilities

• Works with the teacher as a team member in the educational and social development of students.
• Assists the teacher in developing and maintaining a positive environment.
• Acts as a positive social and emotional model for students.
• Performs instructional activities and monitors the results of those activities under the teacher's direction.
• Assists the teacher upon request in the management of student behavior in accordance with established disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Performs CPR, First Aid, and/or proper child restraint techniques as needed.
• Provides input to the teacher regarding relevant information on student academic progress, behavioral change, physical needs and other areas as appropriate.
• Follows all established CAIU policies and administrative procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality by refraining from discussion of student progress and problems as required in the CAIU Policy on Confidentiality of Information (FERPA).
• Assists in meeting the student's personal care needs as directed.
• Assist students to and from vehicles and other parts of the building, and/or off-site experiences, all of which may include lifting.
• Performs clerical and housekeeping duties as required.
• Assumes responsibility for fostering a good educational paraprofessional to teacher working relationship, but in no case supersedes the teacher's authority to manage all aspects of the instructional program.
• Works to create, maintain and build positive working relationships with internal and external (district, community, agency) staff.
• Provides coverage, under the supervision of a certified professional teacher, and monitors recess, lunch, etc., as needed
• Participates in preparation of materials, bulletin boards, and other displays.
• Follows assigned schedule including attendance, start and end times, and overall punctuality.
• Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, particularly as they relate to the Pennsylvania School Code.
• Attends in-services, training, and meetings as directed.
• Serves on any CAIU team as directed.
• Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.