Special Education Paraprofessional Substitute

Mykelly; Newville (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Kelly Pediatric Therapy in Newville, PA is seeking Substitute Special Education Paraprofessionals to support middle school students with disabilities. This on-call role involves promoting academic growth, independence, communication, and social-emotional development in inclusive settings.

You will work with special education teachers to implement IEP goals, provide behavioral support, assist with personal care tasks and mobility, and collaborate with speech, OT, PT staff while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in special education is required.
• Knowledge of special education practices and student behavior support strategies.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support middle school students with disabilities in individual, small-group, and inclusive settings.
• Assist special education teachers with implementing IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications.
• Reinforce instruction through guided practice and direct student support.
• Provide behavioral support using positive behavior intervention strategies.
• Assist students with personal care needs, including toileting, hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
• Physically assist students with transfers in and out of wheelchairs, positioning, and safe mobility.
• Support nonverbal and minimally verbal students by assisting with AAC devices and communication systems.
• Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and communication attempts.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, and other school activities.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom resources.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists (speech, OT, PT), and other service providers.
• Maintain student confidentiality in compliance with FERPA and district policies.

Skills

Special education experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AAC devices

Job description

Kelly Pediatric Therapyis looking to partner with Substitute Special Education Paraprofessionalsin Newville, PAto support middle school students with disabilities. This position works closely with students to promote academic growth, independence, communication, and social-emotional development and will be on call on an as needed basis.

Must have experience in a school setting working with Special Education classes to be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support middle school studentswith disabilities in individual, small-group, and inclusive classroom settings
  
• Assist special education teachers with implementing IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications
  
• Reinforce instruction through guided practice and direct student support
  
• Provide behavioral support using positive behavior intervention strategies
  
• Assist students with personal care needs, including toileting, hygiene, feeding, and mobility
  
• Physically assist students with transfers in and out of wheelchairs, positioning, and safe mobility
  
• Support nonverbal and minimally verbal studentsby assisting with AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devicesand communication systems
  
• Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and communication attempts
  
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
  
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, and other school activities
  
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom resources
  
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists (speech, OT, PT), and other service providers
  
• Maintain student confidentiality in compliance with FERPA and district policies

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• Experience working with children or adolescents in special education is required
  
• Knowledge of special education practices and student behavior support strategies
  
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to lift, position, and assist students, including transfers to and from wheelchairs
  
• Ability to assist with toileting, feeding, and personal care tasks
  
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the school day
  
• Ability to respond quickly in situations requiring student safety

Skills and Abilities

• Patience, empathy, and a respectful, supportive approach with adolescents
  
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced school environment

Comfort working with assistive technology, including AAC devices

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