Part-time Paraeducator: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a part-time paraeducator for special education support in Manheim, Pennsylvania. This role requires a High School Diploma and effective communication skills.

The paraeducator will assist teachers and program administration, providing crucial support to students in special education settings. Applicants must meet specific certification and training requirements, including CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention qualifications.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions accurately.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and internet usage.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assist in special education classes or programs.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Overview

Part-time Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (8:15 am-1:45 pm) Monday-Friday, 185 Days/Year. Minimum Salary: $18.90.

Purpose Of Position
The paraeducators assigned to special education classes or programs provide instructional support to the teacher (instructional leader) and students and are under the general supervision of the program Supervisor of Special Education.

Responsibilities

As a paraeducator in special education, provide instructional support under the supervision of the teacher and program administration. Support the instructional program and students as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Required: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.

Effective July 1, 2010 Also must meet one of the following four qualifications:

• Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education (or be willing to complete within 6 months of employment). A copy of the credential must be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE.
• Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Copy of transcript required within 30 days of employment.
• Possess an associate degree or higher. Copy of degree or transcripts required within 30 days of employment.
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through an approved form of assessment within 6 months of employment.

Other requirements: As required by the PA Department of Education, each school year provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to the position. Pro-ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year.

Skills Required: Verbal communication skills and the ability to follow directions.

Computer Skills: Basic skills related to data entry, internet/email usage, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Certification Desired: CPR/First Aid/AED

Certification Required: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safe Crisis Management Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (SCM) or Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care Crisis Prevention (QBS), as directed by program needs.

Essential Physical Requirements

The strength and ability to lift and/or assist in lifting students ranging in age from pre-school to twenty-one and any assistive appliances, for example: wheelchair. The ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress by using CPI, SCM or QBS methods, depending on program need, for which training will be provided. Must be able to contextually run/sprint after/to an eloping child and be able to help a learner off the floor should they drop to the floor under their own power.

See Position Guide for a complete list of Physical Demands.