Hearing & Language Paraprofessional: Classroom Support

Delaware County Intermediate Unit; Morton (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Delaware County Intermediate Unit in Morton, PA seeks a Paraprofessional for Hearing and Language to support the instructional program and assist in supervising special needs students in both regular and self-contained classrooms.

Starting immediately, this 10-month, full-time position involves implementing instructional plans, monitoring behavior, and attending IEP meetings, under the direction of the teacher. A high school diploma and complete professional development are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Must acquire status as a Highly Qualified Paraprofessional.
• Participation, successful completion, and passing required professional development events, in-services, and trainings.
• Experience with children.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Ability to work effectively and regularly with a computer.
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function under the direction of the teacher.
• Possess good judgment.
• Ability to establish rapport with students.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with program staff.
• Reliable means of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the instructional program within assigned classroom.
• Assist in supervision, care and instruction of special needs students.
• Assist in implementing plans for instruction.
• Monitor student behavior during nonclassroom time.
• Attend IEP meetings.

Skills

Experience with children

Good judgment

Verbal and written communication

Ability to work with a computer

Rapport with students

Reliable

Education

High school diploma

Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status

Job description

The Delaware County Intermediate Unit in Morton, PA seeks a Paraprofessional for Hearing and Language to support the instructional program and assist in supervising special needs students in both regular and self-contained classrooms.

Starting immediately, this 10-month, full-time position involves implementing instructional plans, monitoring behavior, and attending IEP meetings, under the direction of the teacher. A high school diploma and complete professional development are required.