Part-Time Paraeducator: Emotional Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 is seeking a part-time paraeducator to support special education classes. The position runs 5.50 hours per day, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, 185 days per year, with a minimum salary of $20.00 per hour.

Under the supervision of the program Supervisor of Special Education, you will assist the teacher and students, meet ongoing staff development requirements, and maintain required safety protocols including CPI/SCM training as directed.

Qualifications

• Evidence of 20 hours of staff development related to position each school year.
• Pro-ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to the teacher and students under supervision.
• Follow the program supervisor's instructions and safety protocols.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Education

Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

2 years postsecondary study (48 credits)

Associate degree or higher

Approved form of assessment (rigorous standard)

Tools

Data entry

Internet/email usage

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Part-Time

Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (9:00 am-2:30 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $20.00

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.

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (9:00 am-2:30 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $20.00

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.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

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.

AND

As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to 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 Requirement

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 the Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI), Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or Quality Behavior Supports (QBS) method, 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.