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Capital Area Intermediate Unit; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Area Intermediate Unit is seeking a paraprofessional to support professional staff in meeting the vocational needs of students eligible for special education. The role involves teamwork with teachers and coordinators, assisting in student development and maintaining a positive environment.

The position requires an HS Diploma (or higher per schedule) with potential for an Associates Degree; 5 years of classroom support is an acceptable alternative. 190 days/year, 7.5 hours/day.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or higher required per CAIU schedule.
• Associates Degree or 5 years of classroom support experience acceptable alternatives.
• Includes daily supervision and documentation duties.

Responsibilities

• Works with teacher or transition coordinator as a team in student development.
• Assists in creating a positive classroom and school environment.
• Accompanies students to community training for independent living skills.
• Records data and behaviors in vocational settings; counsels students on job search skills.
• Monitors student performance across work sites and liaises with employers.
• Ensures compliance with child labor, insurance and safety rules.
• Trains participating organizations' staff to follow program guidelines.
• Assists students and transports them as needed for tests and interviews.
• Maintains confidentiality per CAIU policies; supports student personal care needs.
• Performs clerical and housekeeping duties and builds positive relationships with staff.

Skills

Team collaboration

Positive role model

Data recording

Education

HS Diploma

Associates Degree

Job description

Salary:

This paraprofessional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule - HS Diploma: $28,880 (daily rate $152.00) or High School plus 48 college credits OR Associates Degree OR 5 years of classroom support: $31,160 (daily rate $164.00) for the 26/27 SY plus an additional annual stipend of $2,950

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year

Job Goal:

To support the professional staff in meeting the vocational needs of students eligible for special education.

Performance Responsibilities

• Works with the teacher or transition coordinator as a team member in the educational and social development of students.
• Assists the teacher, transition coordinator, or other professional as assigned in developing and maintaining a positive environment.
• Acts as a positive social and emotional model for students and co-workers.
• Accompanies students into the community for training in independent living skills, community skills, social skills, and life skills.
• Records data and related behaviors specific to vocational environment.
• Counsels students in job search skills for the purpose of informing them of employment and career options.
• Monitors student performance in a variety of work sites according to program guidelines (e.g. visit job sites, obtain employer evaluations, serve as a liaison between employer and student, etc.) for the purpose of identifying areas requiring additional training for developing and maintaining solid work habits.
• Monitors student job locations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with pertinent child labor laws, insurance guidelines, and safety.
• Trains representatives of participating organizations for the purpose of complying with program guidelines.
• When needed, transports students using a school vehicle for the purpose of assisting them in preparing for testing and interviews and in obtaining proper documentation to meet program objectives.
• Provides direction and support in the management of student behavior in accordance with established workplace disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Provides input to the teacher regarding relevant information on student academic progress, behavioral change, physical needs, and other areas as appropriate.
• Follows all established CAIU policies and administrative procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality by refraining from discussion of student progress and problems as required in the CAIU Policy on Confidentiality of Information (FERPA).
• Assists in meeting the student's personal care needs as necessary.
• Assists students to and from vehicles and other parts of the building, and/or off-site experiences, all of which may include lifting.
• Performs clerical and housekeeping duties as required.
• Works to create, maintain and build positive working relationships with internal and external (district, community, agency) staff.
• Follows assigned schedule including attendance, start and end times, and overall punctuality.
• Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, particularly as they relate to the Pennsylvania School Code.
• Attends in-services, training, and meetings as directed.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or his/her designee.
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.