Special Education Paraprofessional

Upper Perkiomen School District; Pennsburg (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (vision & dental)

State Employee Pension

Paid time off

Job summary

Upper Perkiomen School District seeks Paraprofessional/Personal Care Aide to support students receiving special education services. Location is district-wide with assignments based on student needs. Reports to the Director/Supervisor of Special Education.

Terms include approximately 185 days and immediate start, with benefits such as healthcare, pension, and paid time off. Qualifications include at least 48 college credits and ParaEd Certification or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Experience in Special Education settings.
• Ability to implement and support behavior support plans.
• Capable of documenting progress toward goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students in various settings (one-to-one, small groups).
• Implement behavior support plans and de-escalation strategies.
• Document progress toward goals and assist with paperwork.
• Attend district trainings and support teachers.

Skills

Special Education experience

Positive behavior management

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

48 college credits

ParaEd Certification or willingness

Job description

Upper Perkiomen School District District Wide (Serves the Entire District) - Pennsburg, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Special Education Paraprofessional

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The district is seeking Paraprofessionals and Personal Care Assistants for positions for to assist students receiving special education services for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Paraprofessional Positions include: Healthcare benefits (including vision and dental), Pennsylvania State Employee Pension and paid time off!

TITLE: Paraprofessional/ Personal Care Aide

Location: District-wide (assignments will be made based upon the needs of the students)

REPORTS TO: Director/Supervisor of Special Education

TERMS: approximately 185 days (student days, plus training days) beginning 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 College credits, ParaEd Certification and/or willingness to obtain ParaEd Certification.
• Experience with Special Education (and positive behavior management) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.
• Must have good organizational skills, maintain confidentiality and be flexible.

Essential Job Functions

• Support Students who receive special education services in special education, generaleducation, one to one situations and/or small groups.
• Implement and support individualized positive behavior support plans; provide scheduled reinforcement; utilize de-escalation strategies for highly escalated student behavior.
• Document progress toward the student's goals.
• Support teachers by completing paperwork and clerical duties as required.
• Attend District training session

EEO/MFVD

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required