School Paraprofessional: Student Care & Support

Iu17; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS seeks a Personal Care Assistant in Greensburg to support one student with instructional and non-instructional activities. Under supervision of certified staff, you will assist with daily living skills, mobility, and environment setup to maximize participation in class.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 48 college credits or Para Ed certification (or within one year), clearances and health forms; regular attendance and adherence to district policies are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire.
• Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment.
• Child Abuse Clearance for employment.
• FBI Fingerprinting.
• School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test.
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification.
• Act 126/Mandated Reporter training.
• CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for a child with physical disabilities.
• Assume duties of a personal care nature which will allow the child to participate to the maximum extent in the least restrictive environment.
• Encourage, support, and educate the student by assisting in the performance of activities of daily living necessary for his/her comfort, well-being, and integrity.
• Assist student in managing and maintaining his/her environment to meet his/her special physical and psychological needs.
• Monitor the incidence and prevalence of selected health problems.
• Monitor psycho-social adjustment to medical conditions.
• Assist teacher or student to arrange the environment of the classroom to best meet the student's needs.
• Attend training sessions, in-services, workshops, and/or meetings, if requested.
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS.
• Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attendance reliability

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification

Para Ed. Certified within one year

Pennsylvania State Police Clearance

Child Abuse Clearance

FBI Fingerprinting

School Health Form: Physical and TB Test

Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification (Form 6004)

Act 126/Mandated Reporter training

CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certification preferred

Job description

ESS seeks a Personal Care Assistant in Greensburg to support one student with instructional and non-instructional activities. Under supervision of certified staff, you will assist with daily living skills, mobility, and environment setup to maximize participation in class.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 48 college credits or Para Ed certification (or within one year), clearances and health forms; regular attendance and adherence to district policies are required.