Special Education Paraeducator: Classroom Support

Sylvania; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Dauphin School District seeks a devoted paraeducator to assist a special education teacher or student in maintaining a quality learning environment and to provide physical, emotional, and academic support for students to help them progress.

The role will be supervised by the Building Principal and a case manager, with duties including instructional activities, progress monitoring, behavior management, and confidentiality in handling student information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Previous experience working and interacting with children, preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain valid Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 clearances.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in developing a good mental attitude for children through positive interactions and emulation of a good social and emotional model for children.
• Perform instructional activities and monitor the results of those activities through data collection.
• Assist the teacher in carrying out behavioral management procedures.
• Provide the teacher with relevant information on academic progress, behavioral change, physical needs, etc.
• Abide by Lower Dauphin School District policy on confidentiality of information and refrain from discussing student progress and problems with other personnel and parents.
• Perform classroom tasks relevant to the child's health care needs which may include, but not limited to: feeding/meal time support and bathroom support.
• Assist children to and from the bathroom, pushing into to other classrooms, cafeteria/meal time support, transportation support, recess support, etc. when necessary.
• Adhere to the daily duty and instructional schedule established by the classroom teacher.
• Perform routine clerical and housekeeping duties in order to permit the classroom teacher to devote his/her time to educational plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator, Special Education Coaches, and/or other administrative leadership team members.

Skills

Experience interacting with children

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lower Dauphin School District seeks a devoted paraeducator to assist a special education teacher or student in maintaining a quality learning environment and to provide physical, emotional, and academic support for students to help them progress.

The role will be supervised by the Building Principal and a case manager, with duties including instructional activities, progress monitoring, behavior management, and confidentiality in handling student information.