Part-time Paraeducator: Multiple Disabilities Support

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

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a Part-time Paraeducator to provide instructional support in special education classes, contributing to the educational success of students. This role requires a High School Diploma and additional qualifications related to special education.

The candidate must possess effective communication skills and basic computer knowledge. Essential duties include assisting students and following directives. Certifications in CPI and SCM are also expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required.
• Must meet additional qualifications upon hire or within 6 months.
• 20 hours of staff development activities required each year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support in special education classes.
• Assist teacher and students under supervision.
• Lift and assist students when necessary.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Basic data entry

Internet/email usage

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Tools

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Safe Crisis Management (SCM)

Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care Crisis Prevention (QBS)

Job description

Part-time

Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (7:30 am-1:00 pm), Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Hourly Salary: $18.90

To view a description of IU13 classrooms & other student services, visit http://www.iu13.org/employment/explore-our-classrooms/

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

• Education Required: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency
• Effective July 1, 2010, also must meet one of the following four qualifications:
  • Completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education (or willing to complete within 6 months of employment). A copy of the credential must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
  • 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.
• 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 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.