Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional
Location: High/Middle School
Start Date: ASAP
Classification: Term Position (Not a new position)
Reports To: Classroom Instructor, Special Education Director, and/or Building Principal
Posting Type: Internal posting for USWA members (with potential external posting if needed)
Work Schedule:
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Hours: 6.75 hours per day (7:45 AM – 3:00 PM)
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Lunch: ½-hour unpaid lunch
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Days: Monday – Friday, on student instruction days only or as directed by administration
Compensation & Benefits:
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Union Transfer: Wages per Master Contract
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New Hire Rate: $16.65 per hour
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Benefits: Eligible for Category 1 benefits without a waitlist
Responsibilities:
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Assist assigned teacher with supervision, documentation, and implementation of instructional programs
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Work with specific students and/or small groups
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Support developmental learning activities
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Provide basic needs care including bathrooming, diapering, and monitoring behavior
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Implement behavior plans and assist with behavioral and medication needs as outlined in the job description
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Perform clerical tasks, participate in in-service training, evaluation processes, and other assigned duties
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Operate general office equipment (computers, copiers, laminators, fax machines, etc.)
Qualifications:
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Must meet ESSA requirements (ETS Parapro Assessment or WORKKEYS)
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Understanding of child development and ability to demonstrate maturity when working with students
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Strong oral communication skills
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Ability to establish positive rapport with students, teachers, administrators, and parents
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Dependable, responsible, and able to take direction
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pinconning Area Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.
