Full time Floater Paraeducator: Preschool Early Intervention

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Lebanon (Lebanon County); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to support classroom instruction in special education programs. The role reports to the program supervisor and focuses on assisting teachers and students throughout the school day.

The position is full-time, with a schedule of 7.50 hours per day (8:15 am-3:45 pm), Monday through Friday, totaling 185 days per year, and offers a minimum hourly wage of $20.00.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; PDE credential option or equivalent.
• May complete PDE Credential within 6 months of employment.
• 2 years postsecondary study or an associate degree acceptable.
• Meets a rigorous standard of quality via an approved assessment within 6 months.
• Provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development each school year.

Responsabilités

• Provide instructional support to the teacher and students.
• Work under the supervision of the program supervisor of special education.
• Assist in lifting or supporting students as needed; handle basic classroom tasks.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

2 years of postsecondary study (48 credit hours)

Associate degree or higher

Outils

Data entry

Internet

Email usage

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Description du poste

Full-time Schedule

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

Minimum Hourly Salary: $20.00

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

Education Required: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency
Effective July 1, 2010. Also must 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 position. Pro-ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year.

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 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.

See Position Guide for a full list of Physical Demands