Anticipated Special Education Instructional Assistant-Intensive Learning Support

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth, a passion for helping students succeed, and the ability to foster meaningful connections with students, families, and staff.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate activities for all in the assigned subject area.
• Provide assistance to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Absorb and report on student behavior, 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.
• Assist with preparation and set-up of 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

• Special Education Instructional Assistants must reach a qualified status as required by Pennsylvania regulations.
• All Instructional Assistants/PCAs employed by Central York School District are required to meet one of the following qualifications: Complete at least two (2) years of post-secondary study (48 credits) OR Possess an Associates Degree or higher OR Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment.
• Central York School District recognizes two (2) local assessments to assist paraprofessionals in attaining the PDE requirements: The Special Education Credential of Competency (free of charge; provided by CYSD) OR The CAPE test (must receive a passing score of 80% or higher).
• Maintain 20 hours per year of professional development related to identified position.
• Must have obtained (or will obtain) valid PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Criminal History Background Checks within the last twelve (12) months.
• Eligible For The Following Benefits: Medical with Health Spending Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Dependent Care, Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans.