Part-time Paraeducator: Multiple Disabilities Support

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

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 seeks a part-time paraeducator to support special education classrooms and programs under the supervision of the Supervisor of Special Education. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalency and compliance with PDE credential options.

Responsibilities include instructional support for teachers and students, following safety and crisis procedures, and maintaining basic data-entry and office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Must meet PDE credential or complete within 6 months of employment.
• Annual requirement to provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to teacher and students.
• Assist with classroom activities and supervision as directed.
• Follow program supervision and safety procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Education

Credential of Competency (Special Education Paraeducators)

48 college credits

Associate degree or higher

Rigorous standard of quality assessment

Tools

Data entry

Internet/email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Status

Part-time

Schedule

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

Minimum Hourly 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.

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.

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.