Special Education Paraprofessionals

All Schools; Mifflinburg (PA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mifflinburg Area School District is seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals to support teachers in Learning Support, Life Skills, and Multiple Disabilities classrooms in Mifflinburg, PA.

This is an hourly, non-tenured paraprofessional role with options for part-time or full-time schedules and potential summer hours. Candidates will assist with instructional tasks and student supervision, reporting to the assigned teacher.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Accurate attention to detail and accountability.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Organizational skills and timely task completion.
• Ability to work cooperatively with district staff.
• Willingness to participate in professional trainings.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Clear and concise written and oral communication.
• Flexibility to adapt to student needs and teaching styles.
• Current clearances and mandated trainings.

Responsibilities

• Performs instructional and non-instructional activities as assigned and supervised by the teacher.
• Supervises pupils in school and community as assigned.
• Uses positive behavior support strategies to manage student behavior.
• Implements Safe Crisis Management procedures when required for safety.
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team.
• Responds to emergencies with good judgment and care.
• Utilizes technology effectively.
• Collaborates with the IEP team to support academic, communication, and social/emotional goals.
• Adheres to district procedures and completes required trainings (20 hours).
• Assists with feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene when necessary.
• Aims to achieve full SCM certification; CPR/First Aid training is preferred.
• Participates in district trainings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Professional learning

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessionals

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Job Details

Job ID: 5341982

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Paraprofessional is employed to assist a special education teacher(s) in teacher supervised instructional and non-instructional tasks working with students in Learning Support, Life Skills and Multiple Disabilities classrooms. The person occupying the position reports directly to his/her assigned teacher. The is a non-tenured position and is subject to annual review. The Paraprofessional is responsible for the efficient performance of assigned activities, including those described below.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

If Part-time, the position is 5 ½ hours per day, five days per week. Not to exceed 30 hours per week. Hourly position during the academic school year. Potential for some summer hours if desired and/or needed.

If full-time, the position is 7 hours per day, five days per week . Hourly position during the academic school year.?Potential for summer hours if desired or needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Mostly indoors in a classroom setting. Occasionally work in an outdoor recess or gym class setting. Physical requirements include bending, stooping, the strength and ability to lift approximately fifty (50) pounds and to assist in lifting and positioning students. Certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) which is a district approved program to ensure the safety of all students. MASD will provide the SCM training to paraprofessionals annually.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and creativity to solve problems, and make work-related decisions?
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data?
• Reflects accuracy in attention to detail; promotes high aspirations and accountability?
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, focused on excellence & improvement?
• Possesses strong organizational skills and dedication to seeing projects through completion in a timely manner?
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with district employees?
• Pursues and shares professional learning experiences?when asked by Administration
• Customer service skills offer professional delivery, interpersonal skills - can inspire others?
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, for various purposes
• Flexible in adapting to student needs and various teaching styles
• Current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances; as well as Mandated Reporter training requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma is a preferred requirement and/or GED Certificate
• Good communication skills and be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff

SPECIFIC POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: In conducting this role, the essential duties of the Special Education Paraprofessional – Category 2 position shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs instructional and non-instructional activities as assigned and supervised by the teacher/supervisor
• Supervises pupils in the school and community as assigned
• Utilizes positive behavior support strategies to effectively manage student behavior
• Implements S afe C risis M anagement procedures when required to ensure student safety
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team
• Displays competence and good judgment in dealing with any physical and/or medical emergency which might arise
• Demonstrates ability to utilize technology
• Collaborates with the IEP team to assi st in developing an educational program that will be directed toward the development of academic, communication, and social/emotional skills
• Adheres to Federal, State, IU, District, and other applicable procedures, policies, and regulations as well as 20 hours of p araprofessional trainings
• Must be willing to feed, toilet, and assist with the personal hygiene of students when necessary.
• Achieve annual full certification in Safe Crisis Management.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Participation in District approved in-service trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MIFFLINBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS:

• All property, including intellectual property, materials, equipment, or actual products and services developed or accrued as part of the job duties and responsibilities listed above, is the property of the Mifflinburg Area School District. It may not be used for personal profit or gain and will be relinquished to the Mifflinburg Area School District upon termination of employment from the District.
• The person employed in this position shall maintain confidentiality with regard to the personal and private information about students, clients, coworkers, programs, services and any other proprietary information accrued as a result of your employment with the Mifflinburg Area School District or as required by state or federal laws and regulations.
• The person employed in this position must adhere to all requirements identified in the code of professionalism entitled “Ambassadors Are Professionals, Too.”

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $12.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• _ Business Office
• 178 Maple St
• Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania 17844-1400
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]