Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level II

Downingtown Area School District

Downingtown (Chester County)

On-site

USD 31,500 - 38,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine service participation

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level II to work with teachers in fostering student independence and achievement. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, experience with children, and the ability to maintain CPR and First Aid certification. The role offers a pay rate of $22.51 per hour and requires 35 hours of work per week. Enthusiastic support for students and strong communication skills are essential. Join us in our mission to educate and support all students in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
Complete 20 hours of professional development annually.
Must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Responsibilities

Support student achievement and facilitate independence.
Provide assistance in developing instructional materials.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
Provide individual and small group support as required.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in the use of technology

Experience working with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Highly Qualified status by education or certification

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level II JobID: 5361

Date Posted: 7/1/2025
Location: Downingtown, PA
Date Available: 08/25/2025

Position: Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level 2 (JobID 5361)
Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail)
Pay Rate: $22.51 per hour
Schedule: Dependent upon location/position; up to 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar
Benefit Eligible: Available for purchase; see attached document for cost
Effective Date: August 25, 2025

Opportunities

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.

At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
Strive to be kind and reflective
Focus on the solution and put people first
Lead by example!

Job Summary

To work with teachers and other educational professionals in supporting student achievement and facilitating independence.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Highly Qualified status by one of the following means is required:
- Possess an associate's degree or higher
- Have completed two years of post‑secondary study (48 college credits)
- Attain the PA Credential of Competency Certification within the first year of employment
Experience working with children
Strong organizational skills required
Proficiency in the use of technology
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certification
Must complete 20 hours of professional development that align with the PA Competency Standards annually
For secondary aides, if student requires transportation, must have and maintain valid state vehicle operator's license and good driving record. Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information)
Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
- Click here for more information about required clearances
Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Paraprofessional Level 1

Attains and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification.
Completes staff development on an annual basis as required by the district or state mandates.
Provides individual and/or small group support to implement specific academic, behavioral, and/or physical accommodations as outlined by the Individualized Education Program.
Provides assistance in the development and preparation of instructional materials and adaptive strategies while utilizing technology.
Maintains confidentiality of student records and information.
Supports inclusion, socialization, and independence within the school setting and/or in the community.
May provide transportation for small groups of students in district vehicles to community sites as directed.
Collects and maintains data as required by the student plan for medical assistance logs, daily communication logs, and anecdotal records.
Utilization of technology for data collection, reporting, emailing and assisting students in computer software applications as needed.
Print, file, scan and record student progress reports, charts, certificates, or materials for interventions.
Consults with teachers to implement goals and monitor progress.
Assists students with make‑up sessions as needed.

Paraprofessional Level 2 (including all duties and responsibilities of Level 1, and the following)

At the secondary level, support students independently in community settings for community‑based instruction and vocational programming.
May provide direct student assistance with monitoring of medical condition, physical needs, personal care, feeding, and/or toileting.
May require Safety‑Care Crisis Prevention Training and the ability to perform physical restraints.
Physical intervention with students in crisis may be required.
Exposure to body fluids.
Provides intensive program level support (academic, behavioral, and physical) to students in specialized classes, including Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Life Skills, MDS, and Transition programs.

Summary of Benefits