Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level II

Downingtown Area School District; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established school district where your passion for helping students can shine! As a Special Education Paraprofessional Level II, you will play a vital role in supporting students' learning and independence in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with teachers to implement individualized education programs, assist with instructional materials, and ensure a safe and inclusive atmosphere. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives while working within a diverse and supportive community. If you are committed to fostering student success and growth, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

State Pension System (PSERS)

Telemedicine Service

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support student achievement and facilitate independence.
• Provide individual and small group support as needed.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Technology Proficiency

CPR and First Aid Certification

Experience with Children

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree or Higher

Post-Secondary Study (48 College Credits)

Tools

Technology for Data Collection

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Downingtown Area School District

Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level II JobID: 5160

• Date Posted: 6/19/2024
• Location: Downingtown, PA
• Date Available: 08/26/2024

Position: Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level 2 (JobID 5160)
Locations: District - multiple buildings
Pay Rate: $21.96 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: Yes - positions working at least 30 hours per week
Effective Date: August 26, 2024

Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:

• Beaver Creek Elementary
• Bradford Heights Elementary
• Brandywine Wallace Elementary
• East Ward Elementary
• Lionville Elementary
• Pickering Valley Elementary
• Shamona Creek Elementary
• Springton Manor Elementary
• Uwchlan Hills Elementary
• West Bradford Elementary
• Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
• Downingtown Middle School
• Lionville Middle School
• Downingtown High School East
• Downingtown High School West
• STEM Academy

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. 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: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.

• High school diploma
• 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 successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached job descriptions for more details on these specific opportunities)

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.
• Prints, files, scans and records 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:

• Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• State Pension System (PSERS)
• Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service
• ...and much more!

EOE

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