Part-time Paraeducator: Preschool Early Intervention

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking paraeducators to support instructional activities in special education classrooms. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and may involve PDE credentialing or equivalent qualifications.

The position is part-time, with a 6.75-hour day and a 185-day calendar, including a summer session. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, following program guidelines, and meeting development requirements, such as 20 hours yearly staff training.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
• Must meet PDE credential/alternative qualification within 6 months or have 2 years of postsecondary study (48 credits).
• Or possess an associate degree or higher; or meet a rigorous standard via an approved assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to teachers and students under supervision of the program supervisor of special education.
• Support in special education classes or programs as instructional aide.
• Attend required staff development: 20 hours per school year; pro-ration applies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

CPR/First Aid/AED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Data entry

Internet

Email usage

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Part-time

Schedule:

6.75 Hours/Day (8:30 am-3:15 pm) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 185 Days/Year- Early Intervention follows a stretch calendar that includes a summer session.

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.

Status: Part-time

Schedule: 6.75 Hours/Day (8:30 am-3:15 pm) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 185 Days/Year- Early Intervention follows a stretch calendar that includes a summer session.

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.

Requirements

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.

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.

See Position Guide for a full list of Physical Demands