Paraeducator Job Coach - FT/benefits

Centennial School District; Johnsville (PA); On-site; USD 37,800 - 46,200; Full time

Job summary

Centennial School District is seeking a dedicated Paraeducator Job Coach to support students within the school building and community settings under the supervision of the Transition Coordinator or Co-Op Coordinator. Responsibilities include reinforcing vocational skills, assisting with Special Education IEP-mandated instruction, and helping students build social and work-related competencies in various settings.

The position is full-time and offers benefits under the Support Staff Agreement.

Qualifications

• Assists special education teacher, transition coordinator, and co-op coordinator with reinforcement of vocational skills.
• Assists in the delivery of Specially Designed Instruction as outlined in the IEP.
• Assists individual students with social and vocational skills in the work setting.

Responsibilities

• Reinforces vocational skills in school and community locations.
• Participates in delivering instruction per IEP.
• Supports students with social and vocational skills in work settings.
• Accompanies students to community locations via District transportation.
• Maintains positive rapport with community employers and volunteer sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Paraeducator Job Coach

Location: Administration Building

Schedule: M-F 7 AM to 2:15 PM. 180 Days / Ten Months with summers off, permanent position

Shift Type: Full-Time
Term of Employment- Hourly Wage and Benefits per Support Staff Agreement
Pay Rate: $ 20.25 per hour

Benefits: sick and personal time, paid floating holidays, Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription insurance.

Vacancies are generally filled between the mid and min; additional compensation may be considered for highly qualified applicants.

The full job description is attached for review.

JOB GOAL

Supporting students in the school building as well as the community setting, as directed and supervised by the Transition Coordinator or Co-Op Coordinator. Services may be provided in a special education class, regular education class, or other instructional setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists special education teacher, transition coordinator, and co-op coordinator with reinforcement of vocational skills in a variety school and community locations.
• Assists in the delivery of Specially Designed Instruction as outlined in the IEP.
• Assists individual students with social and vocational skills in the work setting.
• Reinforces vocationally related skill instruction as introduced by the special education teacher, transition coordinator, co-op coordinator, or manager in the community work environment.
• Assists in the management of student behavior; assists with observation and recording of student progress as appropriate.
• Assists students with vocational task completion in order to work towards student independence. Completes daily work place progress reports. Assists in production and processing of classroom materials and projects as related to transitional skills.
• Accompanies students to community locations via District transportation to and from work locations.
• Maintains positive rapport with community employers and volunteer sites, as well as communicates schedule changes, concerns and progress with transition coordinator or co-op coordinator.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state, and federal laws.

All employment is provisional for 90 days as required by ACT 168 of 2014, enacted December 22, 2014. MUST SUBMIT ACT 168 FORM TO ALL CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYERS WHERE YOU HAVE HAD DIRECT CONTACT WITH CHILDREN.