Full Time Paraprofessional / Health Technician

Young World Physical Education; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Central School District is seeking a Paraprofessional / Health Technician to support students with health needs in the Meadville area. The role involves monitoring health conditions, administering medications under supervision, and aiding instructional staff in inclusive practices.

The position requires a high school diploma, health-related credentials, and the ability to lift and assist with students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; RN or LPN credentials with qualifying education.
• Ability to perform essential language, math, computer and reasoning tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds unassisted or 150 pounds with assistance.
• Willing to work with children with special needs and follow staff direction.
• Must complete and maintain First Aid, CPR, CPI, Act 33/34/114 clearances and related trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide monitoring and care of students with health-related needs during school activities.
• Identify seizures and follow medical care plans; administer medications as required.
• Support self-help skills, including toileting, dressing, nutrition, and hygiene.
• Assist in implementing behavior plans and chart progress toward goals.
• Help prepare adapted learning materials and assistive devices as needed.
• Serve as liaison between special education staff and classroom teachers.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematics

Computer skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree / 2 years post-secondary education or Paraeducator credential

RN or LPN credentials (Highly Qualified)

Job description

Crawford Central School District Second District Elementary School – Meadville, Pennsylvania

Job Title

Paraprofessional / Health Technician

Starting Date

August 31, 2026

Job Description

PARAPROFESSIONAL/HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Qualifications

• High School diploma; Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, and the credentials required to be considered “Highly Qualified” which is an Associate’s Degree, 2 years post‑secondary education or completion of a Paraeducator competency credential.
• Language, mathematics, computer and reasoning skills are essential.
• Ability to move or lift up to 65 pounds unassisted or up to 150 pounds with assistance, stoop, stand, kneel, crouch, or crawl are all physical requirements of the position.
• A special education paraprofessional must enjoy and be comfortable working with children with special needs and be willing to take direction from the professional staff.
• Complete and maintain certification in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and crisis prevention and intervention training (CPI), Act 33, 34, 114 clearances, Mandated Reporter Training Certificate (Act 126), and Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Statement (Act 168).

Reports To

Special Education Teacher, Building Principal, Director of Special Services.

Job Goal

To assist the special educator in meeting the needs of learning support students within a system that supports appropriate inclusion.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide monitoring and care of students with health‑related needs during transportation times and during the school day.
• Identify and respond to focal, absent, drop, and tonic‑clonic/grand mal seizures – follow the medical care plan.
• Administer medication.
• Support self‑help skill reinforcement, including toileting, dressing, basic hygiene, and healthy nutrition choices.
• Support students with ataxia to ensure safety in their movement throughout the school.
• Support the instructional program taught to special‑needs students by providing practice, review, and drill.
• Assist in guiding, redirecting, and prompting student behavior.
• Assist in the implementation and charting of behavior management plans and progress toward achievement of educational goals.
• Assist in the preparation of adapted or modified learning materials.
• Assist students in the use of low‑ and high‑tech assistive devices or other special equipment that may be required.
• Assist in monitoring pupil activity during periods of free independent study, seat work, etc.
• Provide assistance to students in self‑help skills such as eating, dressing, and toileting as the need requires.
• Support the collaborative link between special education and classroom teachers by acting as a communication liaison between the two.
• Continue education in behavior management techniques, passive restraints, and other classes offered at the Intermediate Unit.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the teacher and/or building principal, approved by the Director of Special Services, for the general well‑being of the student.

Terms of Employment

Salary and benefits to be determined in accordance with the negotiated agreement between Crawford Central Board of School Directors and Crawford Central Educational Support Professional Association.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of non‑professional personnel by the Building Principal.