K-2 Specialized Instructional Paraprofessional

Upper Moreland Township School District, Inc; Upper Moreland Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Moreland Township School District is seeking a Specialized Instructional Paraprofessional for the Primary School (K-2) to support individualized education plans under the supervision of building principals and special education leaders. The role involves assisting with instruction, classroom support, student supervision, mobility and hygiene assistance, and data collection.

This 10-month, full-time position requires compliance with district and state guidelines, and may involve working

Qualifications

• Two years of Post-secondary study, Associate's Degree or higher, or PDE Credentials of Competency.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Safety Cares certification.
• 20 hours of staff development related to assignment.
• Frequent physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting with mobility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating instructional efforts with classroom teacher.
• Assist students individually or in groups with lessons.
• Assist in devising strategies to reinforce materials based on student needs.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial tasks.
• Read to students and participate in oral communication with students.
• Maintain learning displays and organize instructional materials.
• Assist with arrival/dismissal and student hygiene needs.
• Monitor and report unusual student behavior to the teacher/case manager.
• Collect and document behavioral, functional, and academic data.
• Placement in K-12+ Supplemental Autistic Support, Life Skills Support and Emotional Support classrooms.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Safety awareness

Data collection/record-keeping

Student support in K-2

Education

Associate degree or higher

PDE Credentials of Competency

Job description

Upper Moreland Township School District is seeking a Specialized Instructional Paraprofessional for the Primary School (K-2) to support individualized education plans under the supervision of building principals and special education leaders. The role involves assisting with instruction, classroom support, student supervision, mobility and hygiene assistance, and data collection.

This 10-month, full-time position requires compliance with district and state guidelines, and may involve working