Full-time Paraeducator: Center-based Emotional Support **Earn up to an additional $5,000 this s[...]

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Jonestown (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a full-time paraeducator to support special education classes in Jonestown, United States. Responsibilities include instructional support to teachers and students, aiding students with disabilities, and following crisis intervention protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, effective verbal communication skills, and must complete relevant certifications. This role offers a competitive salary and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities each school year.
• Must lift students and assist as needed; training on physical restraint required.
• Must complete training in CPI, SCM, or QBS for crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to teachers and students in special education.
• Assist in lifting and supporting students with disabilities.
• Follow directions and complete training for crisis intervention.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

At least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 7.5 Hours/Day (7:30 am-3:00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Hourly Salary: $20.00 Earn up to an additional $5,000 this school year

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.

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.