Washington Heights Special Education Paraprofessionals

West Shore School District; Lemoyne (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West Shore School District is seeking a Full-time Paraprofessional (Learning Support) at Washington Heights Elementary School through CCRES. The role includes supporting students with special education needs under supervision, with approximately 7 hours per day.

The Credential of Competency or 48 undergraduate credits are required by state standards. The district notes equal opportunity employment and encourages minority candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 undergraduate credits or a Credential of Competency.
• Position involves working with students in special education as an instructional assistant.
• Position located at Washington Heights Elementary School, under CCRES employment.

Skills

Paraprofessional

Learning Support

Education

Credential of Competency

Job description

The following Full-time Paraprofessional positions are available at Washington Heights Elementary School through employment with CCRES. Please see attached job descriptions for additional information.

Position Hours per Day Personal Care Paraprofessional (Learning Support)

7

Paraeducator Credential Of Competency

The state requires all Instructional Assistants working with students in special education to have a minimum of 48 or more undergraduate credits or a Credential of Competency. Below is information about this credential and how to obtain it if you are offered a position with the District. The Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania is a voluntary program which provides a way for special education paraprofessionals to reach qualified status as required by Pennsylvania regulations. When a district has verified a special education paraprofessional's competence in each of the standards outlined in the Competency Assessment Checklist, the Checklist document is submitted to the Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education. Upon review and approval of the submitted documents, the applicant will be issued a Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania. Click the link below to review the free trainings and download the Credential of Competency Checklist.

• Coursework Link: https://pattan.framewelder.com/courses/paraprofessionals/category/bureau-of-special-education-paraprofessi1 - 7 trainings (2 hours per training) all FREE via PATTAN
• Credential of Competency Checklist Link: https://www.pattan.net/assets/PaTTAN/17/17ea43ce-1726-42d5-8851-f9e6536cf7b3.pdf

The West Shore School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Minority candidates encouraged to apply.