Full-time Floater Paraeducator: Preschool Early Intervention

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

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 in Lancaster County, NE, is seeking a Full-time Floater Paraeducator for Preschool Early Intervention. The role provides instructional support to teachers and students under the supervision of the program supervisor.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalency, CPI/SCM/QBS certifications, and ongoing staff development hours. The schedule runs 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, about 185 days per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators or an alternative must be completed within 6 months.
• Postsecondary study options include 2 years with 48 credits, an associated degree or higher, or a rigorous approved assessment.
• Provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development per school year; pro-ration based on hire date.
• Skills include verbal communication and ability to follow directions; computer data entry and basic software use.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to the teacher and students under supervision.
• Assist with program supervision and management as assigned.
• Meet ongoing staff development requirements and maintain required certifications.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPI

SCM

QBS

Job description

Full-time Floater Paraeducator: Preschool Early Intervention

• Location: Lancaster County
• Date Available: 07/07/2025

Status: Full-time
Schedule: 7.50 Hours/Day (8:15 am-3:45 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year- Early Intervention follows a stretch calendar that includes a summer session.
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

• EducationRequired: HighSchoolDiplomaorHighSchoolEquivalency
• EffectiveJuly1,2010–Alsomustmeetoneofthefollowingfourqualifications:
  • HavecompletedtheCredentialofCompetencyforSpecialEducationParaeducatorsthroughthePA 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.
    • Havecompletedatleast2yearsofpostsecondarystudywithaminimumof48credithours.Copyof transcript required within 30 days of employment.
    • Possessanassociatedegreeorhigher.Copyofdegreeortranscriptsrequiredwithin30daysof employment.
    • Meetarigorousstandardofqualityasdemonstratedthroughanapprovedformofassessmentwithin6 months of employment.

AND

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 school year.

SkillsRequired: Verbalcommunicationskillsandtheabilitytofollowdirections.

ComputerSkills: Basicskillsrelatedtodataentry,internet/emailusage,word processing and spreadsheets

CertificationRequired: CrisisPreventionInstitute(CPI),SafeCrisisManagementNon-ViolentCrisisIntervention(SCM)orQualityBehavioralSolutions:Safety-CareCrisis 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