Student Support Paraprofessional

Iu17; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

West Mifflin Area School District in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a Permanent Paraprofessional to support instructional and non-instructional activities under the supervision of a certified professional.

The position emphasizes assisting students with daily living skills, self-sufficiency training, and creating an environment that enables participation in the least restrictive setting, with a pay rate of $16.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for children with physical disabilities
• Assume duties of a personal care nature which will allow the children to participate to the maximum extent in the least restrictive environment
• Encourage, support, and educate the students by assisting in the performance of activities of daily living necessary for his/her comfort, well-being, and integrity
• Assist students in managing and maintaining his/her environment to meet his/her special physical and psychological needs
• Monitor the incidence and prevalence of selected health problems
• Monitor psycho-social adjustment to medical conditions
• Assist teacher or students to arrange the environment of the classroom to best meet the students' needs
• Attend training sessions, in-services, workshops, and/or meetings, as requested
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS
• Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Job description

West Mifflin Area School District in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a Permanent Paraprofessional to support instructional and non-instructional activities under the supervision of a certified professional.

The position emphasizes assisting students with daily living skills, self-sufficiency training, and creating an environment that enables participation in the least restrictive setting, with a pay rate of $16.15 per hour.