Full-Time Paraeducator: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a paraeducator to provide instructional support in special education classrooms. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and relevant credentials or progress toward them.

You will work under supervision to assist teachers with instructional activities and student supervision. Responsibilities include meeting mandatory staff development hours, following program procedures, and contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators or willingness to complete within 6 months.
• 2 years of postsecondary study with 48 credits.
• Associate degree or higher.
• Rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through an approved assessment within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to teachers and students in special education programs.
• Maintain compliance with staff development requirements: 20 hours per school year.
• Follow classroom procedures and assist with data entry, materials prep, and behavior management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Data entry

Spreadsheets

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED

Job description

Full-Time

Schedule: 7.50 Hours/Day (8:30 am-4:00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $20.00

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: 7.50 Hours/Day (8:30 am-4:00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum 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.

Knowledge & Skill 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.

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 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.

Must be able to contextually run/sprint after/to an eloping child and be able to help a learner off the floor should they drop to the floor under their own power.

See Position Guide for a complete list of Physical Demands.