Early Intervention Paraprofessional- Part-time

Part-time position in our Fulton County, PA early intervention classroom.

Pay

Starting rate: $15.93–$16.93 per hour, based on education and experience.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Preferred experience in an early childhood setting or with a special-needs population
• Must obtain and maintain Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status in Pennsylvania
• Must complete annual Pennsylvania paraprofessional training hours
• Required clearances (upload with application):
  • Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Report
  • Act 34 Pennsylvania Criminal History Clearance
  • Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 114 Federal Criminal History Clearance
• Reliable personal vehicle for travel to training sites and developmental activities

Responsibilities

• Support children with special needs in an inclusion-based classroom
• Assist the teacher in preparing, locating, copying, and creating instructional materials
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and community partners
• Assist students with personal hygiene, health, and safety as needed
• Perform health procedures (medication administration, tube feeding, catheterizations, asthma treatments, etc.) after parent-provided training
• Use computers for email, calendars, word processing, and basic data applications
• Preview lesson plans and prepare supplies and materials in advance
• Lead small-group activities following teacher directions
• Adapt curriculum and routines to meet diverse learning styles and special needs
• Participate in training to increase skills and proficiency
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe classroom environment
• Implement student behavior management techniques
• Collect, compile, and organize assessment data for teacher review
• Perform clerical duties as assigned
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or move up to 50 pounds of equipment/supplies
• Work outdoors in all seasons
• Maintain professionalism in attendance, punctuality, appearance, and dress code
• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals of the position as assigned by the teacher or Supervisor of Special Education