Part-time Paraeducator: Autistic Support

Paraeducator (School Age)

Status: Part-time Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (8:15 am-1:45 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year Minimum Salary: $20.00

Department: Early Childhood & Special Education Services Group: INSUP

Reports to: Supervisor of program with duties assigned by classroom teacher

Purpose Of Position

The paraeducators assigned to special education classes or programs provide instructional support to the teacher (instructional leader) and students and are under the general supervision of the program supervisor of special education.

Essential Functions

All job functions are to be executed through the lens of high quality customer service. Customers are defined as both internal and external clients. Examples demonstrative of high quality service may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prompt responsiveness to inquiries
• Professional and courteous verbal and nonverbal communication
• Proactive problem solving
• Embody the IU13 keys to culture

1. Assists the classroom teacher with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.

2. Provides instructional assistance to students individually or in small groups at the direction of the teacher to reinforce instruction.

3. Follows established classroom schedule as designated by the teacher.

4. Performs and/or supports clerical and recordkeeping duties as directed, including but not limited to tasks such as maintaining student logs, data sheets and functions related to assessments, etc.

5. Escorts students to/from various areas and/or activities during the school day ensuring student safety; must be able to run/sprint after an eloping (escaping) child and/or help a student off the floor should they drop to the floor.

6. Operates a variety of instructional media and office equipment.

7. Assists in the design and maintenance of bulletin boards and other displays.

8. Assists with responsibilities for student community based vocational instruction and inclusion opportunities when applicable

9. Assists in the enforcement of classroom discipline in accordance with established policy and procedures.

10. Follows and implements classroom/student positive behavior support plans as designated by Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and as directed per guidance of classroom teacher, behavior consultant, and/or behavior support assistants (BSAs) when applicable

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

Education Required: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Effective July 1, 2010 Also must meet one of the following four qualifications:

• Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education (or be willing to complete within 6 months of employment). A copy of the credential must be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE.
• Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Copy of transcript required within 30 days of employment.
• Possess an associate degree or higher. Copy of degree or transcripts required within 30 days of employment.
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through an approved form of assessment within 6 months of employment.

AND

As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to position. Pro-ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year.

Skills Required: Verbal communication skills and the ability to follow directions.

Computer Skills: Basic skills related to data entry, internet/email usage, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Certification Desired: CPR/First Aid/AED

Certification Required: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safe Crisis Management Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (SCM) or Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care Crisis Prevention (QBS), as directed by program needs.

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position.

Essential Physical Requirement

The strength and ability to lift and/or assist in lifting students ranging in age from pre-school to twenty-one and any assistive appliances, for example: wheelchair.

The ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress by using the Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI), Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or Quality Behavior Supports (QBS) method, depending on program need, for which training will be provided.

Must be able to contextually run/sprint after/to an eloping child and be able to help a learner off the floor should they drop to the floor under their own power.