Special Education Paraprofessional - Inclusive Classrooms

Woodland Hills School District; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland Hills School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with special needs at Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy. The role works under the direction of a certified teacher to assist with classroom activities, behavior management, and safety, while upholding student dignity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include assisting in Autistic/Emotional/Learning/Life Skills Support, following IEPs, and collaborating with teachers and related staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Associate's Degree, 48 college credits, or successfully pass paraprofessional competency exam.
• Must be computer literate and must possess ability to operate a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to, photocopiers and audio-visual equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to multiple support areas which could include Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Learning Support and Life Skills Support as assigned.
• Follow IEP to assist student(s) in specified needs
• Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
• Maintain student supervision at all times including transition, P.E. and transportation periods.
• Attend necessary training sessions associated with the job assignment, as needed.
• Support special education students in a co-teaching model.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on an empathetic understanding of the individual student and his/her needs, interests and abilities.
• Work with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class.
• Provide behavior support, which may include physical management (training provided upon hire).
• Engage in consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff.
• Assists teachers as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.

Skills

Computer literacy

Office equipment operation

Education

Associate degree or 48 college credits

Tools

Photocopiers

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Woodland Hills School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students with special needs at Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy. The role works under the direction of a certified teacher to assist with classroom activities, behavior management, and safety, while upholding student dignity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include assisting in Autistic/Emotional/Learning/Life Skills Support, following IEPs, and collaborating with teachers and related staff.