Classroom Assistant

Classroom Assistant

The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is seeking qualified applicants for Full-Time Classroom Assistants within our Student Services Program at the Youth Detention Center in Greensburg, PA. The Classroom Assistant assists teachers in the educating and training of special education children. The assistant's role is to increase the potential effectiveness of the professional and increase the quality of instruction by freeing the teacher from the non-instructional activities of the classroom. She/he is not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching-learning process. A classroom assistant may be used in any instructional situation only under the direct, immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment.

Description of Duties:

• Aids students in removing and putting on wraps, bathing, feeding and toileting.
• Leads students in recreational and training games.
• Helps teacher by instructing students in achieving individual goals.
• Prepares work materials -- copies, art materials, bulletin board.
• Issues materials to students.
• Maintains housekeeping aspects of the classroom.
• Assists teacher with record keeping.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Secures instructional materials from office, resource room, library, etc.
• Performs instructional services as delegated by the teacher as a reinforcement technique.
• Assists students in the use of teaching devices -- special individual materials.
• Carries out teacher's prescribed instructions for reinforcing activities in the visual, auditory and gross motor areas.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Executive Director, Student Services Director or designee.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of documentation standards and demonstrate skill to meet documentation expectations
• Knowledge of pertinent law and regulations regarding mental health service delivery and Pennsylvania Special Education
• Ability to use technology as applicable
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students in various socioeconomic and multicultural areas.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment

Physical/Environment Requirements:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee must:

• (F) Sit
• (O) Walk
• (O) Stand
• (O) Sprint/Running
• (O) Bend/twist at the neck more than the average person
• (O) Bend/twist at the trunk more than the average person
• (O) Squat/stoop/kneel
• (O) Reach forward
• (F) Repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (e.g. data entry)
• (F) Hand/grip strength
• (F) Drive on the job
• (F) Type non-stop
• (O) Manual dexterity (e.g. opening items)
• (F) Use finger dexterity (e.g. typing, manipulative)
• (F) Lift up to 10 pounds from floor to waist
• (F) Lift up to 10 pounds from waist to shoulder
• (O) Lift up to 10 pounds from shoulder to overhead
• (O) Lift up to 11 to 15 pounds from floor to waist
• (O) Push/pull 25 to 50 pounds
• (O) boxes, tables, wheelchairs
• (O) Carpeted floor, Tiled floor
• (F) Carry 10 to 25 pounds Computer, briefcase, printer at least 25 yards.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Other:

• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Background Check)
• Act 34 (PA State Criminal History Clearance)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)
• Act 126 (Mandated Reporter Training)
• Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure)
• Act 24 (Arrest & Conviction Statement)
• School Personnel Health Record Tuberculosis Test Result Clearances must be current within 5 years from date of hire and a School Personnel Health Record current within 1 year from date of hire accompanied by Tuberculosis Test Result within 3 months of date of hire.

Travel Requirements:

A minimal to moderate amount of travel is required for this position within Westmoreland County and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Must have reliable transportation