SPED Para II Lifeskills, Autism, ED, APE, OT, PT, Vision - Elementary

Applitrack; Cedar Ridge (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Special Education Para-Educator II in Cedar Ridge to support instructional goals and assist students with special needs. The role is non-contract with a 5.5-hour workday and an hourly rate of $17.67.

You will work under the supervision of a classroom teacher, help implement IEP plans, monitor student behavior, and support in a variety of activities. Qualifications include being 16+ years old and having a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting teachers and students in a classroom setting.
• Familiarity with IEP goals and behavioral plans is a plus.
• Ability to adapt activities to meet student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and instruction for students with special needs.
• Assist in implementing instruction plans and monitoring behavior.
• Support teachers with data collection and reporting.
• Attend trainings such as first aid and emergency procedures.
• Maintain instructional materials and classroom files.
• Assist with self-care activities and health-related tasks as needed.
• Communicate with school staff about student progress.

Skills

Data collection

First aid

Behavior support

Classroom assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Age 16+ required

Job description

SPED Para II Lifeskills, Autism, ED, APE, OT, PT, Vision - Elementary JobID: 17198

• Position Type:
  Education Support Professional - SpEd/ ESP SPED-Elementary
• Date Posted:
  8/18/2026
• Location:
  Cedar Ridge
• Date Available:
  ASAP

Special Education Para-Educator II
Non-contract, no benefits
Hours per day: 5.5
Hourly rate: $17.67

Contact Information:

• Name: Tiffany Coles
• Phone: [phone]

The job of SpEd Para II is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program under the direction of an assigned classroom teacher with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during instructional and non-instructional time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (e.g. listening to students read, assisting with art projects, cooking, physical education, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and IEP goals.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists students with self-care activities (e.g. toileting, washing, changing diapers, eating, dressing, grooming, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Attends job specific trainings (e.g. first aid, behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Collects data for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom and preparing reports and/or processing forms.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel for the for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or
• reinforcing learning concepts and acquiring appropriate social and school skills.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g. decorating bulletin boards, making art projects, correcting papers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• Attendsmeetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

16+ years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Job related experience is desired.