Full-Time Classroom Assistant, Special Education Support

WIU7; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland Intermediate Unit in Greensburg, PA seeks a Classroom Assistant to support students within the Youth Detention Center. The role assists teachers, supports non-instructional activities, and helps prepare materials under direct supervision of a certified professional.

Requirements include AA/AS or 2 years post-secondary study and 0–3 years of experience; starting pay is $17.75 per hour, with full-time status and a 184-day schedule under the WIU/CA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: AA/AS or 2 Years of Post-Secondary Study or rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment
• Minimum Experience: 0-3 years experience

Responsibilities

• Aids students in removing and putting on wraps, bathing, feeding and toileting.
• Leads students in recreational and training games.
• Helps teacher by instructing students in achieving individual goals.
• Prepares work materials -- copies, art materials, bulletin board.
• Issues materials to students.
• Maintains housekeeping aspects of the classroom.
• Assists teacher with record keeping.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Secures instructional materials from office, resource room, library, etc.
• Performs instructional services as delegated by the teacher as a reinforcement technique.
• Assists students in the use of teaching devices -- special individual materials.
• Carries out teacher's prescribed instructions for reinforcing activities in the visual, auditory and gross motor areas.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Executive Director, Student Services Director or designee.

Skills

Documentation standards

Mental health regulations PA

Technology literacy

Team collaboration

Diversity experience

Education

AA/AS or 2 years post-secondary

Job description

Westmoreland Intermediate Unit in Greensburg, PA seeks a Classroom Assistant to support students within the Youth Detention Center. The role assists teachers, supports non-instructional activities, and helps prepare materials under direct supervision of a certified professional.

Requirements include AA/AS or 2 years post-secondary study and 0–3 years of experience; starting pay is $17.75 per hour, with full-time status and a 184-day schedule under the WIU/CA Collective Bargaining Agreement.