PEI Paraeducator @ Upper Bucks Early Learning Center

Bucks IU Business Unit; Hilltown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bucks County Intermediate Unit's Upper Bucks Early Learning Center is seeking a PEI paraeducator to support teachers and therapists in promoting growth for students with diverse needs in an on-site setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and a dedication to student success within a full-time 185-day calendar, typically 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with district-based variations.

Qualifications

• Meets the designation by showing one of the listed education options.
• CPR and First Aid certification are required.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher/therapist in providing instruction and support to students.
• Support on-site classroom management and instructional materials.
• Communicate with staff regarding students' ongoing needs.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring when scheduled.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

CPI Crisis Intervention Training

Disabilities experience

Communication & collaboration

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree

48 college credits

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Job Description - PEI Paraeducator @ Upper Bucks Early Learning Center (26000399)

Job Description

PEI Paraeducator @ Upper Bucks Early Learning Center - ( 26000399 )

Description

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a flexible, school calendar work schedule. Positions are available in various locations/school districts throughout Bucks County.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective:

A Paraeducator is responsible for assisting the teacher/therapist in providing instruction and support to assigned students in an educational setting, which is designed to promote intellectual, behavioral, emotional, and social growth. Paraeducators can be assigned to individual students or to multiple students. All functions are performed under the direction of the teacher/therapist.

The position requires the employee to support students with a variety of needs, which may include individuals who exhibit aggressive behaviors and/or self-injurious behavior. The Paraeducator will be trained to meet the individual needs of the students that they are assigned to with the classroom or setting. In some cases, the Paraeducator will serve as an itinerant and work in homes and community settings within Bucks County. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

Classified Core Essential Functions :

Primary duties and responsibilities an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully fulfill the requirements of a position.

Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence .

Provide one-on-one tutoring (if such tutoring is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher)

Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and/or other materials.

Act as a liaison in communicating with the teacher and other IU and district staff regarding ongoing needs of students.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Thisposition does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance, support, and collaboration with colleagues and team members as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.

Physical Demands :

This position requires regular on-site presence and includes a combination of sedentary and active physical duties. Employees are regularly required tosit, communicate effectively, use hands for fine motor tasks, and move throughout the work environment. Frequent activities may include walking, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and positioning at student level for extended periods of time. Depending on assignment and student needs, employees may alsobe requiredtoassistwith transitions, mobility support, and instructional or daily living activities.

The employee must be able to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.Certain assignments may requireassistingstudents with mobility or physical

support needs that exceed 25 pounds, withappropriate trainingand support providedin accordance withprogram expectations and safety procedures.

This position requires active supervision of students across various educational settings and the ability to respond appropriately and efficiently tostudents, classroom, or safety needs. Responsibilities may include implementing approved crisis intervention techniques, supporting students with diverse educational, behavioral, communication, and personal care needs, andmaintaininga safe and supportive learning environment. Employees may work in environments with elevated noise levels and varying behavioral or emotional support needs.

Specific vision abilitiesrequiredfor this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees must also be able to hear and interpret sounds within the environment, including student communication, alarms, and other potential safety concerns.

Regular attendance, dependable onsite presence, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position arerequired.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, 185-day calendar position. Days and hours of work aregenerally Mondaythrough Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, hours may vary based on district assignments, program needs, meetings,training, or organizational priorities. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may berequiredas jobduties indemand.

Travel:

No regular travel is required for this position. Occasional travel to meetings, trainings, conferences, Bucks IU locations, or other work-related activities may be necessary based on organizational needs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Meet the designation ofthis position byshowing evidence of at least one of the following:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree
• At least 48 college/university credits

A high school diploma or equivalency and successfully pass a local assessment. (Bucks IU considers that a Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators from the Pennsylvania Department of Education meets this requirement for those individuals who do not have at least 48 college/university credits or an Associates or Bachelor's Degree).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
• Processing software, email, sending attachments and tracking billing.
• CPR & First Aid Certification required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training required.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):

Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer:

The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.