Special Education Paraprofessional Coordinator

Sylvania; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a coordinator for Special Education paraprofessionals to oversee placement, development, and monitoring of support services for students. The role includes ensuring timely, accurate paperwork and compliance with state/federal regulations.

Candidate will use Skyward, Qlive and IEPWriter to manage student information and reporting, working with Special Education Supervisors and the Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Paraprofessional in a public school district.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced skills with Word & Excel, Docs & Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, placement, development, and monitoring of paraprofessional support services for special education students.
• Oversee paraprofessionals' submission of paperwork and ensure timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with state/federal regulations.
• Utilize Student Information Management Systems (Skyward, Qlive, IEPWriter) to retrieve and organize student information for district/state reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Typing speed 60 wpm

Education

High School diploma or GED

5 years experience as paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Credential of Competency Certificate

Tools

Skyward

Qlive

IEPWriter

Job description

This position is responsible for working with the Special Education Supervisors and Director of Special Education in the coordination, placement, development, and monitoring of the support services (Special Education paraprofessionals) needed in order for our special education students to achieve success; will oversee paraprofessionals' submission of paperwork and ensure it is completed in a timely fashion, with appropriate and accurate details, in accordance with state or federal regulations; utilize Student Information Management Systems (Skyward, Qlive, IEPWriter) to retrieve, organize, and manage student information for various district and state reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• High School diploma or GED
• 5 years' experience as a Paraprofessional in a public school district
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and Google applications; advanced skills with Word & Excel, Docs & Sheets

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Paraprofessional Credential of Competency Certificate
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
• Must be able to type a minimum of 60 wpm (net); shorthand preferred