Full-Time Paraprofessional - 7.5 Hours Per Day

YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; York (York County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

York City School District is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to support students with disabilities and assist teachers with classroom tasks. Responsibilities include one-to-one and small group instruction, supervision during transitions, and data collection on student progress.

The role requires an associate degree or high school diploma with Master Teacher Test where applicable, strong communication, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Travel between locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or high school diploma/GED and passing Master Teacher Test (if <45 college credits).
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (computer, copier, etc.).
• Preferred: at least 1 year experience working with children with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents and supervisors.
• Take initiative and work well in a team.
• Strong customer service, respect and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist the student with tasks to enable full access to educational programs.
• Provide clerical assistance for the teacher.
• Monitor lavatories, lunchroom, hallways, and playground as needed.
• Inventory, distribute, and collect educational materials.
• Assist with one-to-one and small group instruction.
• Supervise students requiring transportation.
• Support behavior plans and complete daily logs.
• Attend to personal care needs of assigned student(s).
• Collect data on student progress and assist in general education classes.
• Provide substitute support when student absences impact current assignment.

Skills

Associate degree

Master Teacher Test

Office equipment operation

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Initiative / problem solving

Flexibility with challenging env

Attendance / travel between locations

First Aid/CPR certification

Bloodborne Pathogens certificate

Education

Associate degree or high school diploma/GED

Master Teacher Test (if <45 college credits)

Tools

Office equipment (computer, copier)

Job description

• Associate degree or high school diploma/GED along with successfully passing the Master Teacher Test (if less than 45 college credits). Must be willing to participate in ongoing professional development
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (computer, copier, etc.)
• Preferred: At least 1 year experience working with children with disabilities
• Ability to closely work with a student's specialized needs (using patience, assist with toileting needs, high tolerance for frustration and be flexible within challenging environments)
• Ability to effectively use written and verbal skills to communicate with teachers, students, parents and supervisors.
• The ability to take initiative to creatively solve problems and to participate and communicate as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate a high degree of customer service skills, respect, dignity and professionalism
• Regular attendance is required and /or must have the ability to travel between various locations based on need
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred
• Ability to collaborate and function in an equable fashion with a diverse population of students and staff
• Other qualifications to the above that the board may find acceptable and appropriate.
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (Self-Paid)
• Drug Testing (Self-Paid)
• Act 127 & Act 71 Training Certificates
• Letter of Interest, Resume, and Application on the District website

Experience And Qualifications

• Associate degree or high school diploma/GED along with successfully passing the Master Teacher Test (if less than 45 college credits). Must be willing to participate in ongoing professional development
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (computer, copier, etc.)
• Preferred: At least 1 year experience working with children with disabilities
• Ability to closely work with a student's specialized needs (using patience, assist with toileting needs, high tolerance for frustration and be flexible within challenging environments)
• Ability to effectively use written and verbal skills to communicate with teachers, students, parents and supervisors.
• The ability to take initiative to creatively solve problems and to participate and communicate as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate a high degree of customer service skills, respect, dignity and professionalism
• Regular attendance is required and /or must have the ability to travel between various locations based on need
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred
• Ability to collaborate and function in an equable fashion with a diverse population of students and staff
• Other qualifications to the above that the board may find acceptable and appropriate.
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (Self-Paid)
• Drug Testing (Self-Paid)
• Act 127 & Act 71 Training Certificates
• Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate
• Letter of Interest, Resume, and Application on the District website

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the student with a variety of tasks that would facilitate full access to educational programs
• Provide clerical assistance for the teacher
• Assist in monitoring of lavatories, lunchroom, transitioning in hallways/classroom and playground
• Inventory, distribute and collect educational materials as requested
• Assist with one-to-one and small group instruction of students as assigned and directed
• Supervise students who require transportation
• Following and assisting in implementing behavior plans
• Complete daily logs pertaining to support provided to the student (IEP Aide)
• Attend to all personal care needs of assigned student or students, which may include toileting, feeding, and changing.
• Collect data on student progress assigned by teacher
• Assist students in general education classes, if appropriate
• Provide substitute support when student absences impacts current assignment

Perform other related duties as assigned by a supervisor