Full-Time, 10-Month Autistic Support Paraprofessional (Grades K-3)

The Dallastown Area School District seeks to fill a Full-Time, 10-Month Autistic Support Paraprofessional position at Loganville-Springfield Elementary School (Grades K-3). The ideal candidates will play a valuable role in inspiring and creating pathways for student success by supporting special education teachers in the delivery of supports and services for students with IEPs. Responsibilities Able to carry out oral and written instructions including those in the student's IEP to allow access to the educational environmentAssisting teachers in presentation and development of learning materials and instructional exercisesPerforming routine clerical workWorking with instructional media, office machines, and equipment Work Schedule / Pay Periods For 10-Month Positions Full-day hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, which is 7.50 working hours and a 30-minute unpaid lunch periodYour work schedule and pay will follow student attendance full and half days during the school year -- approximately 177 student days mid-August through early June. Additional days may be arranged by your supervisorWhile there is typically no pay periods July through August, you'll enjoy summers off to spend more time with your familyFor a full school year, your bi-weekly pays will typically begin by mid-September and continue through late-June Benefits Immediate/continued inclusion in Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)Four (4) Paid Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day (update once shared with staff)After a successful Probationary Period of 90 calendar days, you'll receive Paid Leave: 3 Personal Days and 10 Sick Days (pro-rated based on date of hire)If applicable, paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Supplemental Pay Other available benefits: a Tax-Sheltered Annuity Program, Dental and/or Vision Insurance with a $0 premium for the employee-only level, Health Insurance with two (2) options or opt-out for bi-weekly stipend, OSS Company Direct Program with no cost to employee (if health insurance plan is elected), several pharmacy/prescription programs for reducing or eliminating your costs, a Flexible Spending Account Program to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses not covered by your selected plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Capital Blue Fitness Your Way program, and Life Insurance Minimum Qualifications Highly Qualified = High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) AND completion of an assessment through our special education department,OR Completed at least two years of post secondary study (48 credit hours or more)OR associate's degree or higherExperience working with students on the autism spectrum and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis is strongly preferredCompletion of at least 20 hours of staff development activities related to assignment each school yearChild-centered, warm, and receptive to childrenAbility to carry out oral and written communications/instructions and work cooperatively with othersAcceptable record of attendance Dallastown Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).