Paraprofessional-Penn Hills Elementary School (Intensive AS K-2)

Penn Hills School District; Penn Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Penn Hills School District is seeking a Paraprofessional for an intensive AS K-2 classroom. You will support students with special needs, assist with daily living activities, and help implement IEP plans under the supervision of a certified professional.

Requirements include an Associate degree or 60 college credits or PA credentialing pathways, plus CPR/First Aid training. Prior experience with special needs and strong communication are preferred; ability to use Office software and student

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 60 college credits or TABE score sufficient for Credential of Competency for Special Paraeducator in PA.
• One to two years of experience with children with special needs preferred.
• Training in crisis intervention, CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students to and from bus at arrival and departure.
• Provide personal care assistance as needed for daily living activities.
• Prepare and operate instructional materials and equipment as directed by teachers/therapists.
• Notify supervisor promptly in emergencies and maintain classroom safety and health guidelines.
• Support data collection and attendance records while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist with feeding and supervision in cafeteria as needed.
• Support use of teaching devices and assistive technology for individualized instruction.
• Participate in IEP/parent-teacher conferences as requested.
• Assist with field trips and community-based instruction under supervision.

Skills

Special Education

Paraprofessional

Crisis Intervention

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Office Software

Student Management Systems

Education

AA or 60 credits

PA Special Paraeducator Credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Management Systems

Job description

Paraprofessional-Penn Hills Elementary School (Intensive AS K-2)

Job Description

The Penn Hills School District, located in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, is currently seeking a Paraprofessional for an intensive support AS K-2 classroom.

You will need updated clearances - Act 151 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Clearance and Act 114 FBI clearances to apply. You will need to submit a negative TB result before you may begin work.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or equivalent number of college credits (60), or a score in the average or above average on the TABE (Tests of Adult Basic Education) and complete the Credential of Competency for Special Paraeducator in Pennsylvania.
• One to two years of experience working with children with special needs strongly preferred.
• Training in crisis intervention, CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Ability to work as part of the educational team.
• Strong communication skills with emphasis on ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and to work independently.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and logistic skills in day-to-day operations and long range planning.
• Ability to be flexible and perform other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to prioritize identified needs of students by following directives of classroom teachers, staff and peers, as well as the goals of the IEP.
• Ability to apply computer software packages such as Microsoft Office and student management systems required.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and Building Principals

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for providing an increase to the quality of instruction to students by performing any instructional or non-instructional tasks required under the supervision of a certified professional (teacher, therapist, principal, supervisor). The Instructional Aide is not responsible for the design direction or evaluation of the teacher/learning process. Because the Instruction Aide is assisting students, regular attendance is required to fulfill the duties of this position. The role of the Instructional Aide varies according to the program assignment. This work involves confidential matters. The aide should be able to use independent judgment in determining various issues that do not involve major deviations from established policy and procedure. The aide should understand program needs and anticipate/respond accordingly.

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assists children to and from the bus at arrival and departure times when program and types of children warrant.
• Facilitates personal care services as needed to assist students with activities of daily living necessary for comfort and well-being, including toileting of children.
• Prepares and operates instructional equipment and materials including, but not limited to: audio/visual equipment, iPAD, Smartboard, Xerox copies, lamination, computer documents/printing, visual aids, artwork, etc., as directed by the teacher and/or therapist.
• Assures that all possible measures are taken to assist a child in the event of an emergency until help arrive This includes notifying the immediate supervisor and/or supervising administrator immediately.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows program health guidelines in the classroom and diaper changing area This includes proper storage of materials, supplies and equipment; cleaning chalkboards, tables and chairs as needed; placing desks, tables and chairs in proper order, etc.
• Updates attendance records and data collection, as programs require under AIU PA Certified Professional direction, handles and maintains confidentiality as it pertains to special education.
• Assists with feeding of students who are unable to feed themselve In addition, may collect lunch/snack money, submit lunch count information and supervise students in the cafeteria as needed.
• Assists students in the use of teaching devices, such as assistive technology devices and computers, and other equipment used for individualized instruction.
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences and IEP conferences, as requested.
• Interacts and assists in the supervision of students during work-instructed assignments, play activities, lunch, community based outings, and emergency drills according to the standards and policies of the program, in all environments throughout the school day, while under the direct supervision of the PA Certified Professional and/or Administration.
• Performs reinforcement instructional services as delegated by the PA Certified Professional, including, (but not limited to), reinforcing activities in the visual, auditory, motor and cognitive area.
• Follows and implements IEPs (including behavioral intervention plans) under the direction of the PA Certified Professional, follows and reinforces the behavioral management system in place and assists the teacher with students who may need physical intervention using accepted procedures.
• Attends training as required for performance of This may include but is not limited to NCI, CPR, First Aid, Confidentiality, Universal Precautions and various diagnoses.
• Accompanies the teacher and students on field trips or community-based instruction during the school day.
• Performs other educationally related duties throughout the building, across all grade levels at the discretion of administration or the teacher.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing or sitting for extended period of time
• Ability to sit on preschool-size chairs and floor as necessary
• Walk up and down stairs, walk/run to implement services
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned

260 Aster Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
412-793-7000, ext. 1226
Fax - 412-712-1009
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