Paraprofessional (Positions for the 2026-2027 School Year)

Pine-Richland School District; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pine-Richland School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students during the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves providing academic, behavioral and emotional support to students with disabilities, under the direction of licensed staff.

You will assist with IEP goals, SDI, and daily living skills, working closely with teachers and healthcare staff to ensure student success. The position requires an Associate's Degree or higher and prior experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or two years of postsecondary study required; experience with children preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures; ability to communicate effectively with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, behavioral and emotional support to students with disabilities under supervision.
• Assist with implementing IEP goals and SDI under guidance of licensed professionals.
• Support daily living skills, personal hygiene, communication, and classroom routines.
• Assist with mobility and transfer of students using safe lifting techniques.
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with teachers, nurses, PCA staff and administrators.
• Attend meetings and ensure regular attendance as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Student support

Adaptability

Crisis management

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

First Aid/CPR

Job description

The starting wage for the position is $16.70 per hour, and includes eligibility for top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance.

The Pine-Richland School District is currently seeking a Paraprofessional to support students during the 2026-2027 school year. The starting wage for the position is $16.70 per hour, and includes eligibility for top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance.

Pine-Richland School District

Position Description

Position Title: Paraprofessional Department: Student Services & Special Education Reports To: Building Principal (dotted line to Assistant Director of Student Services & Special Education) Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt / PRESPA Bargaining Unit

Summary: Provide appropriate academic, behavioral and emotional support to students with disabilities or behavior problems, which could range from mild to severe. Duties are performed under the direction of the building principal, working collaboratively with the special education teacher and/or general education teacher, to help the student achieve the highest level of independent functioning possible when appropriate.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily planning, instruction, care, record keeping, and implementation of student IEP goals and objectives under the direction of a certified professional employee or district administrator.
• Review and reinforce academic and behavioral skills taught by the certified professional employee or district administrator.
• Review and implement Specially Designed Instruction ("SDI") contained in student IEPs under the direction of a certified professional employee or administrator.
• Assist with the instruction and implementation of appropriate daily living skills, including personal hygiene, communication, and classroom routines and expectations.
• Assist students with the use of augmentative devices and technology resources related to their individual educational programs.
• Assist with the collection and maintenance of data for progress monitoring of IEP goals and objectives to determine effectiveness of Specially Designed Instruction ("SDI") and the educational program.
• Report regularly on student academic performance and behavior to classroom teacher, special education teacher, reading specialist, school psychologist, and other appropriate staff as needed.
• Communicate with nurses and/or Personal Care Assistants ("PCA") to facilitate student medical needs.
• Supervise students during assemblies, special programs, and emergency drills.
• Facilitate the movement of students with physical needs throughout the school building.
• Assist with the transferring and/or repositioning of students with physical needs when necessary (i.e., transferring to and from wheelchairs, standers, gate trainers, special chairs) using appropriate lifting techniques, including 1 and 2 person lifts.
• Assist students with using the bathroom, eating, dressing, walking, or other self-help skills as required. (Instructional Assistants are excluded from this duty/responsibility).
• Supporting students within a vocational setting, both with and without the presence of a certified professional employee.
• Maintain accurate and complete records, as required by law, and ensure that all activities comply with Board policies, rules and guidelines and all administrative requirements.
• Maintain effective working relationship with professional and support staff, administration, students, parents and community groups.
• Attend building and team meetings as necessary.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Assistant Director of Student Services & Special Education or their designees.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises students under the direction of a certified professional employee or district administrator.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education And Experience: Associate's Degree, minimum of two years of postsecondary study, or meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through state or local assessment; previous experience working with children; Current criminal record and child abuse clearances required. Preferred qualifications include: First Aid/CPR training; experience working with children with special needs; prior school district experience.

Confidentiality: Respects and maintains the confidentiality of student records, personal communication and family background at all times.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively speak and present information in one-on-one and small group settings with parents, staff and students.

Computer Skills: Proficient with personal computer programs, text documents and spreadsheets. Ability to utilize technology to assist students while in an educational setting.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Able to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Able to draw and interpret line and bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Able to de-escalate agitated students; or physically restrain them if necessary, using appropriate techniques, as demonstrated through district training.

OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES: Able to work with special needs children. Able to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school district policies.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Physically able to perform job responsibilities, including able to lift and handle at least 40 lbs. on a regular basis and at least 50 lbs. on an occasional basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in some vocational settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. May be directly responsible for the safety, well-being and/or work output of students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) 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.