Full-time Paraeducator: Early Intervention (Autistic Support)

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is hiring a full-time paraeducator to provide instructional support in special education programs. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and meet specific educational and certification requirements including CPR/First Aid/AED. This role involves assisting students and following directions effectively, requiring strong verbal communication skills. The position is active 185 days a year with a minimum salary of $18.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities each school year.
• Must meet state requirements for educational credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to the teacher and students.
• Assist in lifting students and any assistive appliances as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Basic computer skills (data entry, internet/email, word processing, spreadsheets)

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

At least 2 years of postsecondary study

Associate degree or higher

Job description

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 Salary: $18.90

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:

• 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.
• At least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Copy of transcript required within 30 days of employment.
• Associate degree or higher. Copy of degree or transcripts required within 30 days of employment.
• 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.

See Position Guide for a full list of Physical Demands.