Special Education Aide — Empower Student Growth

Applitrack; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Harrisburg area seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers in daily activities and promote intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development for students with disabilities.

You will assist with instructional and non-instructional tasks, prepare materials, manage behavior, monitor progress, and communicate with families. Strong organization and a calm demeanor are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent as required by law.
• Certificate in Early Childhood Development/Education or equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid training preferred.
• General knowledge and understanding of computers preferred.
• Experience effectively working with children especially physically and /or mentally challenged/ handicapped.

Responsibilities

• Assist in small group pupil instruction; tutors pupils at teacher’s request.
• Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
• Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
• May escort children to and from various rooms.
• Possesses knowledge of the policies of the school district as applicable to the position.
• Reinforces objectives and concepts introduced by the teacher.
• Works with “at risk” students in accomplishing academic success.
• Assists teacher(s) in the management of classrooms, learning centers and student behavior.
• Assists teacher(s) with planning and implementation of lessons.
• Assists teacher(s) with classroom preparation, i.e., copying , filing, laminating, audiovisual, etc.
• Charts and records progress of students.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible in dealing with staff, students, and parents.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Assists students with district technology software.
• Maintains effective oral and written communication.
• Assists teacher(s) in keeping students focused and “on task”.
• Maintains a calm demeanor when dealing with a crisis/violent situation.
• Attends Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• Demonstrates initiative creativity with students and their program.
• Understands and is aware of medical needs of students and their problems.
• Assist and follow through with behavior management programs and techniques.
• Feed or help students feed themselves.
• Assists students with toileting or diapering as required.
• Assist with loading and unloading students on the buses.
• Sanitation of room and equipment.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Discretion

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Technology literacy

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Certificate in Early Childhood Development/Education

CPR/First Aid training

Job description

Applitrack in Harrisburg area seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers in daily activities and promote intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development for students with disabilities.

You will assist with instructional and non-instructional tasks, prepare materials, manage behavior, monitor progress, and communicate with families. Strong organization and a calm demeanor are essential.