Part-time Paraeducator: Preschool Early Intervention (Autistic Support)

Paraeducator

Status: Part-time Schedule: 6.75 Hours/Day (8:30 am-3:15 pm) Monday-Thursday (Early Intervention works a stretch calendar which includes a summer session) Minimum Hourly Salary: $18.90

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.

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). Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Possess an associate degree or higher. 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.

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. See Position Guide for a full list of Physical Demands