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

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

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is hiring a full-time paraeducator to support special education classes under the supervision of the Supervisor of Special Education. The schedule is 7.50 hours/day, Monday through Friday, 185 days/year, with a minimum hourly rate of $20.00.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and PDE credential options within 6 months, plus 20 hours of staff development annually. CPR/First Aid is desirable; CPI/SCM/QBS safety training may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Must meet PDE credential requirements or equivalent within 6 months or provide alternative qualifications.
• Provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development annually.
• Certification options: CPR/First Aid/AED desired.
• Certification required: CPI/SCM/QBS Safety-Care or approved equivalent.
• Must be able to lift and assist with students and manage crisis situations per training.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to teachers and students in special education programs.
• Assist with supervision and safety in the classroom and school environment.
• Follow program policies under the supervision of the Supervisor of Special Education.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Data entry

Internet / Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full-time Schedule:

7.50 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.

Status: Full-time Schedule: 7.50 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.

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.