Full-time Floater Paraeducator: Preschool Early Intervention

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Floater Paraeducator for preschool early intervention programs. This full-time role involves providing essential instructional support to teachers and students in special education settings. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and a PA Paraeducator Credential, or be willing to obtain one. Responsibilities include assisting with student needs and participating in ongoing staff development. Join a supportive educational environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of students ranging from preschool to young adults.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with a PA Paraeducator Credential.
• Must complete 20 hours of staff development each year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to teachers and students in special education.
• Assist in lifting students and managing emotional stress situations.

Skills

Instructional Support

Crisis Prevention Training

Physical Restraint Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential

48 Post Secondary Credits

Associate Degree or Higher

Job description

Full-time Floater Paraeducator: Preschool Early Intervention JobID: 6757

• Date Posted:
  4/10/2025
• Location:
  LEBANON ONE CUMBERLAND STREET
• Date Available:
  08/19/2025
• Position Type:
  Classroom Aides/ Paraeducator

Status: Full-time
Schedule: 7.50 Hours/Day (8:15 am-3:45 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year
Minimum Hourly Salary: $18.90

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
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.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate (or be willing to complete the FREE online program within 6 months of hire date), or
• Completed a minimum of 48 post secondary credits in ANY content area, or
• Completed associate degree or higher in ANY content area, and
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year

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

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
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.