Special Education Paraprofessional - Multiple Vacancies

School-District-of-Lancaster; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The School District of Lancaster is hiring Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students across all grade levels and programming areas. You will provide physical assistance, self-care, social and emotional support, and academic help to enable full participation in the district's programs.

Responsibilities include one-to-one and small group instruction, following behavior plans, maintaining safety, attending mandatory trainings, and compiling daily logs and progress notes.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma/G.E.D. required or verifiable education per PDE guidelines.
• Valid PA Driver’s License required; ability to report to various locations as needed.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with children with disabilities and/or medical experience.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Ability to work with students with specialized needs; strong communication skills.
• Able to use computers and applicable software; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with tasks to facilitate full access to education.
• Provide one-to-one and small group instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Follow and implement behavior plans; ensure student safety.
• Attend mandatory state trainings and collect progress data.
• Complete daily logs and input daily medical access records.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree or High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

We are hiring Special Education Paraprofessionals throughout the School District of Lancaster, with opportunities available across all grade levels and programming areas.

JOB GOAL

As an integral team member, provide students with the appropriate level of physical assistance, self-care, social and emotional support as well as academic instruction needed to safely gain full benefits from the District's Special Education Program and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assist the student with a variety of tasks that would facilitate full access to educational programs.
2. Assist student in lavatories, playground, lunchroom, and corridor/stairwells.
3. Assist with one-to-one and small group instruction of students as assigned and directed by teacher.
4. Follow and assist in implementing behavior plans.
5. Ensure student safety by exercising ability to identify and alert of potential hazards that may occur.
6. Maintain a safe and orderly environment for students.
7. Required to attend mandatory State annual training(s).
8. Collect data on student activity and progress assigned by teacher.
9. Complete daily logs pertaining to support provided to the student and import daily medical access logs into a software program.
10. Attend to all personal care needs of assigned student(s), which may include toileting, feeding, and changing.
11. Guide safe transitions from activities to movement in hallways.
12. Assist students in various crisis situations.
13. Perform necessary classroom-related clerical work in an accurate and timely fashion.
14. Prepare and supply audio-visual equipment, bulletin boards, and showcases as designated by the teacher.
15. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials as directed
16. Inventory, distribute and collect educational materials from supply areas as requested.
17. Supervise assigned student(s) who require(s) transportation to maintain good conduct in boarding areas and on the bus.
18. Assist assigned students in getting on and off the bus in an orderly fashion.
19. Follow protocol for recording and reporting student conduction violations.
20. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Make telephone calls to parents as requested by the teacher.
2. Monitor playground during lunch and after school.
3. Occasionally attend IEP meetings to provide input into development of student’s educational program.
4. Assist teachers with students while in general education classes, if appropriate.
5. Provide substitute support when student absence impacts current assignment.
6. Assist in maintaining child accounting records as needed.
7. Collect and turn over to the school secretary any student personal items left on the bus.
8. Assist with ambulation on and off the bus (walker, crutches, wheelchair).
9. Must be willing to participate in ongoing professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associates Degree or High School Diploma/G.E.D. and evidence of education or testing requirements according to PDE guidelines.
2. Valid PA Driver’s License required. Must have the ability to report to various locations based on need.
3. Minimum 2 years of experience working with children with disabilities and/or medical experience required.
4. First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
5. Ability to work closely with students with specialized needs.
6. Ability to be flexible and adapt to various and challenging environments.
7. Ability to exercise a high tolerance for frustration and a high degree of patience.
8. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
9. Ability to take initiative to creatively solve problems.
10. Ability to work as an individual and as a team member.
11. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of customer service skills and professionalism.
12. Ability to operate computer and applicable software and devices.
13. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
14. Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
15. Other qualifications to the above that the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.

REPORTS TO

Principal/Assistant Principal or designee/Superviser of Special Education

SUPERVISES

Not applicable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

School year

EVALUATION

For new employees, evaluations will be done according to the current collective bargaining agreement. For transferring employees, evaluations will be done at 30 days. All regular employees will be evaluated at least yearly.