Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional

Bethel Park School District; Bethel Park (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel Park School District is seeking a paraprofessional to assist certified staff in classrooms, helping students meet goals and objectives. The role requires close supervision by licensed staff and a focus on student needs throughout the school day.

Responsibilities include fostering supportive relationships with diverse learners, maintaining confidentiality, and communicating effectively with staff. Monday through Friday during school hours with a 29.75-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher required or equivalent.
• At least two years of postsecondary study or competency assessment as per PA School Code.
• Prior experience with special needs students desirable.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a certified staff member, assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet goals and objectives.
• Support students with various needs to help achieve learning objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Skills

Instruction following

Arithmetic operations

Computer literacy

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Building relationships

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Two years postsecondary study or competency assessment

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

• Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet goals and objectives.

Position Purpose

• Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet goals and objectives.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• Associate's Degree or higher.
• At least two years of postsecondary study or successful completion of competency assessment as per PA School Code.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Hours

• 29.75 hours per week
• Requires availability Monday-Friday during school hours

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt