Pre-K Paraeducator: Supportive, Impactful Classroom Help

Berks County Intermediate Unit; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

PSERS retirement system

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) seeks dedicated individuals to support teachers and students in Berks County. You will help implement curriculum and assist with planning to meet classroom needs.

Responsibilities include greeting families, promoting independence, and ensuring student safety. The role requires 2 years of postsecondary study or an associate degree, and involves lifting and other physical tasks.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 2 years of postsecondary study or the equivalent.
• Possession of an Associate's degree or higher.
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and the demonstration of knowledge through a formal state or local academic assessment or possess and maintain current CDA certificate.
• Minimum of 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Greet parents and visitors.
• Help students develop self-help/adaptive skills during mealtimes, toileting, and dressing activities.
• Monitor activities to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Assist in supervising students and support difficult students under teacher supervision.
• Prepare for and participate in activities, then clean up afterward.
• Assist students to participate in daily activities to gain independent skills aligned with standards.
• Contribute to planning, evaluation, and data collection for individual and group activities.
• Maintain confidential records and paperwork as required.

Skills

Relate to students

Relate to families

Education

2 years of postsecondary study

Associate's degree or higher

CDA certificate

Job description

The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) seeks dedicated individuals to support teachers and students in Berks County. You will help implement curriculum and assist with planning to meet classroom needs.

Responsibilities include greeting families, promoting independence, and ensuring student safety. The role requires 2 years of postsecondary study or an associate degree, and involves lifting and other physical tasks.