Anticipated- Full Time PCA/Paraprofessional - 6.5 hrs/day

About the Role

Support and assist in providing instructional programs and services to students with disabilities to help them benefit from their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Services may be provided in special education classes, regular education classes, or other instructional settings under the direction of a certificated staff member.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student progress during class performance and group work, providing prompts, assistance, or redirection as directed by the teacher.
• Provide one-on-one or group review of material taught by certificated staff.
• Assist with classroom management and reinforce special learning strategies based on individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assist students with self-care in accordance with their IEPs and as directed by teachers.
• Guide and help students with curriculum tasks, reinforcing or rephrasing instruction, and providing assistance during testing as outlined in the IEP.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information.
• Prepare and adapt instructional materials (e.g., enlarging, modifying, color-coding) as directed by teachers and IEPs.
• Monitor and assist with student use of instructional equipment, including cleaning and disinfecting, and report malfunctions.
• Interact and cooperate with staff, faculty, students, and administration; communicate with parents as directed.
• Accompany students on field trips and community-based instruction activities as requested.
• Attend required training and complete 20 hours of staff development activities per school year.
• Provide accommodations as outlined in each student’s IEP.
• Assist with daily organizational needs, including monitoring assignment books and gathering homework materials.
• Collect and report data related to behavior support plans and health issues as directed.
• Serve as a liaison between general and special education classrooms.
• Maintain a safe working environment and participate in in-service training programs as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, and state/federal laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Paraprofessional Certification required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• 20 hours of additional training annually.
• 1-2 years of successful experience with students with special needs in an educational setting.
• Must have an associate’s degree or higher, or be willing to obtain Pennsylvania Paraprofessional certification within 3 months.
• Clearances required for outside candidates.