Full-time Floater Paraeducator: Preschool Early Intervention

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is looking for full-time paraeducators for special education classes. Responsibilities include instructional support for teachers and students, with a need for physical assistance with students.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and meet specific qualifications such as completing a competency credential or having two years of postsecondary study. Certifications in Crisis Prevention and First Aid/CPR are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must meet at least one of the four qualifications listed.
• 20 hours of staff development activities annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to the teacher and students.
• Lift and assist students and any assistive appliances.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

At least 2 years of postsecondary study

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Position Overview

The paraeducators assigned to special education classes or programs provide instructional support to the teacher (instructional leader) and students and are under the general supervision of the program supervisor of special education.

Schedule: Full-time, 7.5 hours per day (8:15 am–3:45 pm), Monday–Friday, 185 days per year. Early Intervention follows a stretch calendar that includes a summer session.

Minimum hourly salary: $18.90.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.

Must also meet one of the following four qualifications:

• Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education (or be willing to complete within 6 months of employment). A copy of the credential must be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE.
• Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Copy of transcript required within 30 days of employment.
• Possess an associate degree or higher. Copy of degree or transcripts required within 30 days of employment.
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through an approved form of assessment within 6 months of employment.

As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to the position. Pro‑ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year.

Skills & Certifications

Skills Required: Verbal communication skills and the ability to follow directions.

Computer Skills: Basic skills related to data entry, internet/email usage, word processing and spreadsheets.

Certification Desired: CPR/First Aid/AED.

Certification Required: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safe Crisis Management Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (SCM) or Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety‑Care Crisis Prevention (QBS), as directed by program needs.

Essential Physical Requirements

The strength and ability to lift and/or assist in lifting students ranging in age from pre‑school to twenty‑one and any assistive appliances, for example: wheelchair. The ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress by using the Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI), Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or Quality Behavior Supports (QBS) method, depending on program need, for which training will be provided.

See Position Guide for a full list of Physical Demands.