Full-Time, 10-Month Autistic Support Paraprofessional (Grades K-3)

Dallastown Area School District; York (York County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSERS retirement

Paid holidays

Health insurance (two options)

Dental/vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dallastown Area School District seeks a Full-Time, 10-Month Autistic Support Paraprofessional for Loganville-Springfield Elementary School (Grades K-3). The role supports special education teachers in delivering services for students with IEPs and providing instructional assistance.

The ideal candidate will assist with materials, follow IEP instructions, and handle routine clerical tasks while contributing to a positive learning environment. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience with students on the autism spectrum preferred.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and work with others.
• Completion of at least 20 hours of staff development related to assignment per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in presenting and developing learning materials.
• Carry out oral and written instructions from IEPs to support access to education.
• Perform routine clerical tasks as needed.
• Operate instructional media and office equipment.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Autism spectrum experience

Ability to follow IEP instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years post-secondary study (48 credits)

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Full-Time, 10-Month Autistic Support Paraprofessional (Grades K-3) JobID: 1489

The Dallastown Area School District seeks to fill a Full-Time, 10-Month Autistic Support Paraprofessional position at Loganville-Springfield ElementarySchool(Grades K-3). The ideal candidates willplay a valuable role in inspiring and creating pathways for student success by supporting special education teachers in the delivery of supports and services for students with IEPs.

Responsibilities:

• Able to carry out oral and written instructionsincluding those in the student's IEP to allow access to theeducational environment
• Assisting teachers in presentation and development of learning materials and instructional exercises
• Performing routine clerical work
• Working with instructional media, office machines, and equipment

Work Schedule / Pay Periods for 10-Month Positions:

• Full-day hours: 8 :00 AM - 4:00 PM, which is 7.50 working hours and a 30-minute unpaid lunch period
• Your work schedule and pay will follow student attendance full and half days during the school year -- approximately 177 student days mid-August through early June. Additional days may be arranged by your supervisor
• While there istypically no pay periods July through August, you'll enjoy summers off to spend more time with your family
• For a full school year, your bi-weekly pays will typically begin by mid-September and continue through late-June
• Immediate/continued inclusion in Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)
• Four(4) Paid Holidays:Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day (update once shared with staff)
• Aftera successful Probationary Period of 90 calendar days, you'll receive Paid Leave: 3 Personal Days and 10 Sick Days (pro-rated based on date of hire)
• If applicable, paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Supplemental Pay
• Other available benefits: a Tax-Sheltered Annuity Program,Dental and/or Vision Insurance with a $0 premium for the employee-only level,Health Insurance with two (2) options or opt-out for bi-weekly stipend, OSS Company Direct Program with no cost to employee(i.e. (if health insurance plan is elected)), several pharmacy/prescription programs for reducing or eliminating your costs, a Flexible Spending Account Program to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses not covered by your selected plan,an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Capital Blue Fitness Your Way program, and Life Insurance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highly Qualified = High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) ANDcompletion of anassessment through our special education department,
  • ORCompleted at least two years of post secondary study (48 credit hours or more)
  • OR associate's degree or higher
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis is strongly preferred
• Completion ofat least 20 hours of staff development activities related toassignment each school year
• Child-centered, warm, and receptive to children
• Ability to carry out oral and written communications/instructions and work cooperatively with others
• Acceptable record of attendance

Dallastown Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).