Full-Time Emotional Support Paraeducator — Student Success

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a full-time paraeducator to provide instructional support to teachers and students in emotional support and special education settings. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of PDE credential options for paraeducators, and evidence of 20 hours of staff development each school year.

Candidates must have strong verbal communication, follow directions, basic computer skills, and must obtain CPI/SCM/QBS safety certification as

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Credential options for Special Education paraeducators per PDE requirements.
• Must provide 20 hours of staff development annually; pro-rated if hired mid-year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to the teacher and students in emotional support and special education settings.
• Work under the supervision of the program Supervisor of Special Education.
• Follow daily schedules and program guidelines to support classroom learning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

2 years postsecondary study with 48 credits

Associate degree or higher

Approved assessment demonstrating quality

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a full-time paraeducator to provide instructional support to teachers and students in emotional support and special education settings. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of PDE credential options for paraeducators, and evidence of 20 hours of staff development each school year.

Candidates must have strong verbal communication, follow directions, basic computer skills, and must obtain CPI/SCM/QBS safety certification as