Special Education Teacher Assistant: 2026-2027 School Year

Erie's Public Schools; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

Erie’s Public Schools is seeking a Paraeducator/Teacher Assistant for a traveling role on a 9-month term. The incumbent will reinforce instruction, guide skill practice, and provide tutorial support under the direction of the classroom teacher and Special Education Supervisor.

The position requires certification or higher education as listed, with strong collaboration skills and the ability to intervene in crisis situations. Physical requirements and lifting may be needed.

Qualifications

• First Aid & CPR certification required or equivalent.
• Ability to collaborate with educators and students.
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate small group instructional activity as directed by classroom teacher.
• Supervise and monitor students as directed by classroom teacher.
• Assist with clerical duties and crisis intervention as needed.
• Implement behavior modification programs for students.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Collaborate with educators

Behavior management

Education

Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Status

Associate degree or higher

2 years of postsecondary study

Job description

Position Title: Paraeducator/Teacher Assistant Traveling

Term of Employment: 9 month position

Reporting Relationship: Reports to building principal, classroom teacher, and Special Education Supervisor

Location(s): TBD

Salary: $18.39/hour position rate. Probationary rate applies.

Position Summary: The Para-Educator Teacher Assistant will reinforce the classroom teacher's instruction, guide practice on specific skills, and provide tutorial assistance when needed.

Certification/Education Requirements (one of the below must be met)

• Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Status (Certificate) approved by the Erie School District or the State of Pennsylvania
• Possess an associate degree or higher
• 2 years of postsecondary study (48+ credits required)

Qualifications

• Certified in First Aid & CPR
• Handle with Care Certification
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate with educators and students. Working knowledge of Erie School District policies, procedures, and organizational structure.

Special Requirements

• Physical requirements are the same as those encountered in the course of a typical professional school environment
• Must have capacity and strength to lift physically handicapped students, some of whom weigh 100 lbs. or more

Experience

• Experience in behavior management systems
• Ability to intervene in crisis situations where violent behaviors are being exhibited
• Ability to conduct educational activities with student under the direction of the teacher
• Assist in inclusion experiences with students and with students during bus transportation

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitate small group instructional activity as directed by classroom teacher
• Supervise and monitor students as directed by classroom teacher
• Assist with clerical duties
• Be part of the crisis intervention team within the classroom
• Implement and assist with behavior modification programs for students
• Accompany students in hallways, cafeteria, lavatory and regular class assignments
• Assist students during transportation and toileting/diapering situations
• Perform other duties as assigned by building principals, classroom teacher or Supervisor including but not limited to assisting with personal care needs of students

This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.