Full-Time, 10-Month Behavior Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional

Dallastown Area School District; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSERS

Paid holidays

Personal days

Sick days

Health insurance options

Dental/Vision options

Job summary

The Dallastown Area School District seeks a Full-Time, 10-Month Behavior Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional for York Township Elementary School. This role supports a special education teacher in delivering services to students with IEPs and helps create pathways for student success.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP-driven instructions, assisting in development of learning materials, and performing routine clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with optional assessment through special education department.
• At least two years of postsecondary study (48 credits) proceed.
• Associate's Degree or higher is acceptable.
• Minimum 20 hours of staff development related to assignment each school year.
• Candidate should be child-centered, warm and receptive to children.
• Good oral and written communication and teamwork are expected.
• Satisfactory attendance history.

Responsibilities

• Carry out oral and written instructions including IEP requirements to support access to education.
• Assist teachers in presenting and developing learning materials and instructional exercises.
• Perform routine clerical tasks.
• Operate instructional media and office equipment.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Cooperative work

Attendance reliability

Child-centered approach

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48+ college credits

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

The Dallastown Area School District seeks a Full-Time, 10-Month Behavior Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional for York Township Elementary School who will play a valuable role in inspiring and creating pathways for student success by supporting a special education teacher in the delivery of supports and services for students with IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Able to carry out oral and written instructions including those in the student's IEP to allow access to the educational 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 are typically 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.

Benefits

• Immediate/continued inclusion in Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS),
• Six (6) Paid Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday
• After a successful Probationary Period of 90 calendar days, you'll receive Paid Leave: 3 Personal Days and 10 Sick Days (pro-rated based on hire date)
• 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 (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 a Life Insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Highly Qualified = High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) AND completion of an assessment through our special education department,
• OR, Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credit hours or more)
• OR, Associate's Degree or higher,
• Completion of at least 20 hours of staff development activities related to assignment 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).