Full-Time Paraeducator: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is hiring paraeducators to assist in SPED classrooms, providing instructional support to teachers and students under supervision. The role requires a high school diploma and credential options include PDE certification, 48 college credits, an associate degree, or passing a qualifying assessment.

You must complete 20 hours of staff development each school year. Computer basics and strong verbal communication are essential for daily tasks and data entry.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Credential options include PDE Credential, 2+ years of postsecondary study (48 credits), an Associate degree or higher, or meeting a rigorous standard via an approved assessment.
• Staff development: 20 hours annually per school year, pro-rated on hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to the teacher and students.
• Operate under supervision of the program Supervisor of Special Education.
• Meet PDE credential requirements within specified timelines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Basic data entry

Internet usage

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Education

High School Diploma

Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

2 years postsecondary study (48 credits)

Associate degree or higher

Rigorous standard of quality assessment (60%)

Job description

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

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

Computer Skills

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

Certification Desired

Certification Desired: CPR/First Aid/AED

Certification Required

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

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.