Paraprofessional: Special Education Classroom Support

Birch Agency; North Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Agency in Schnecksville, PA is seeking Paraeducators and Teaching Assistants to join our team in a classroom setting, supporting students with special needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with students and assisting educators in creating a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include one-on-one tutoring, assisting with classroom management, communicating with teachers and staff, supporting parental involvement, ADL support, and helping students use

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a 1-year degree, with preferences given to degrees in Early Childhood; related fields will receive consideration or paraprofessional certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one tutoring when scheduled, assist with classroom management and organize materials.
• Communicate with the teacher and IU/district staff about students’ needs.
• Support parental involvement activities and escort students to various locations.
• Assist with ADLs including feeding, grooming, bathing, toileting, and diapering as needed.
• Monitor health concerns, provide seizure precautions when applicable, and accompany students on buses.
• Support students in using equipment and augmentative communication devices.
• Assist with data collection of student performance and participate in IEP/CER processes when applicable.
• Occasionally transport students when qualified and help prepare materials for instruction.

Education

1-year degree

Job description

Birch Agency in Schnecksville, PA is seeking Paraeducators and Teaching Assistants to join our team in a classroom setting, supporting students with special needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with students and assisting educators in creating a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include one-on-one tutoring, assisting with classroom management, communicating with teachers and staff, supporting parental involvement, ADL support, and helping students use