Anticipated Special Education IA/PCA

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will provide instructional support to students, including those with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and will assist with various academic and non-academic tasks.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate activities for all in the assigned subject area.
• Assist students with IEPs with staying focused and on-task, monitor and report behavior problems; take notes on material being instructed, re-teach/teach material; assist students with completion of homework & tasks, classroom projects, and use of technology/computer.
• Prepare students with IEPs for quizzes and tests (i.e. study sessions, review games).
• Administer quizzes/tests as per IEP under guidance of classroom teacher and special education teacher.
• Attend/participate in IEP and team meetings, when required.
• Become familiar with IEPs of students serviced under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Prepare and set-up learning activities, monitor students' activities; provide one-on-one assistance with learning activities and test taking in class and through tutoring, data collection, grade assignments and tests.
• Teach learning strategies to individuals and small groups in one or multiple subject areas.
• Develop and implement learning activities (i.e. flashcards, worksheets, etc.).
• Record assessment data for students with special needs.
• Provide services in the community/work environment for learners with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Complete at least two (2) years of post-secondary study (48 credits)
• Possess an Associates Degree or higher
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment
• Maintain 20 hours per year of professional development related to identified position
• Current First Aid and CPR certification based on assignments
• Obtain (or will obtain) valid PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Criminal History Background Checks within the last twelve (12) months

Benefits

• Medical with Health Spending Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Dependent Care
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans