Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) - Colonial Academy

Colonial Intermediate Unit 20; Wind Gap (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Colonial Academy is seeking a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) to support a student with special needs in an Autistic Support program. You will assist with planning activities and collaborate with the teacher to meet curriculum objectives, promoting engaging learning in a safe, positive environment.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and effective communication, with on-site duties and a 188-day school-year schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with passing IU20 assessment to become highly qualified.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 paraprofessional support to a student with special needs.
• Plan activities with the teacher to meet curriculum goals.
• Help develop individualized learning activities and maintain records.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

IU20 assessment eligibility

Tools

Google Suite

Email & web-based education software

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant): Colonial Academy

As a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) , you have the rewarding opportunity to connect with students with special needs in a positive way, engage with them and help them to promote their academic, daily living skills, social and emotional potential.

Interested candidates with a high school diploma are encouraged to apply. The opportunity for CIU20 assessment to become highly qualified is available at no cost to applicants. See below for more information.*

The education qualification for a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) position is a high school diploma with a passing acceptable IU 20 assessment to become highly qualified.

Ideal Candidates shall:

• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal collaborative skills, demonstrated by patience and understanding to effectively work with staff and students
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Complete and maintain student and classroom records with tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills to complete tasks related to medical billing, email, web-based education software, and virtual meeting environments; experience with Google Suiteis beneficial.
• Respond positively to supervision and suggestions for improvement.
• Flexibility to adapt to daily reassignment across classrooms and grade levels to provide consistent instructional and behavioral support based on student and staffing needs

Physical

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, and communicate to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to physically lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance and/or assists any student as required by students’ physical needs.
• Ability to conduct a safety restraint protocol following appropriate training and certification
• Ability to assist students with self-help skills, feeding, and personal hygiene needs

Successful Paraprofessionals (Teacher Assistants) come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. If you’ve ever worked in any of the following fields, you’d be a great fit for our team: teacher, paraeducator, teaching assistant, teaching aide, tutor, special education, working with individuals with special needs and/or disabilities, preschool worker, daycare provider, medical assistant, CNA (Certified Nurse’s Aide), residential treatment facility worker, rehabilitation and transition / vocational rehabilitation (OVR) services, job coaching, mentoring, mental health services, behavioral health services, probation services, youth coaching, children and youth services, case management, and/or other similar professional childcare experience.

Description

1:1 Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) needed to meet the individual needs of a student with special needs in theAutistic Supportprogram.

You will assist in planning special activities and events to make learning engaging for students. You will work with the teacher to accomplish the objectives and goals of the curriculum. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to engage your creative abilities assisting the team with developing activities that provide students with unique and individualized learning activities that promote their interests, needs, and individual development goals in a safe and positive environment.

Starting annual salary:

$25,895.00 – High School Diploma with Highly Qualified Distinction

$27,535.00 – Associate’s Degree or attained 48 college credits

$30,266.00 – Bachelor’s Degree

The salary schedule represents a 188-day work year. New employees who begin after the first day of the school year will have their salary prorated to the number of workdays remaining in the school year. 10-month classroom staffis paid over a 12-month time period.

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Wellness Program, and Paid Time Off available to full‑time staff. Summary of benefits can be found via this link

Selected candidates for IU20 positions will be required to produce state mandated background clearances and fraud checks as part of the employment onboarding process. All recommendations for hire shall be contingent upon receipt of acceptable clearances and fraud checks. The clearances and checks will be treated confidentially.