ANTICIPATED: Autism Paraprofessional

Autism Paraprofessional

Location:

W.G. Rice Elementary School

Start Date:

Immediate Payrate: starting at $18.77 (depending on PA Public School Experience that qualifies with PSERS)

Under the direction of the certified classroom teacher and/or school administration, paraprofessionals supplement student education, helping all students achieve the goals set forth by their school districts, as well as state and national standards. Paraprofessional assistants perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties and often provide extra help to students with special needs and disabilities. This is a 182-day position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of the autism classroom teacher
• Implement behavioral intervention plans as supplied by the autism classroom teacher
• Record and summarize data as directed by the autism classroom teacher
• Assist in the modification/accommodation of classroom work according to an individual student's IEP
• Work with students who have moderate, severe, and profound cognitive disabilities
• Participate in the implementation of each student's educational program as outlined in their IEPs and according to the schedule and routine of the autism classroom
• Act as a liaison in communicating with teachers and other intermediate unit or district staff about the ongoing needs of individual students
• Provide advice and possible solutions to teacher and other support staff concerning classroom-related issues
• Document information regarding the students, including needs, strengths, gains, and problems
• Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher or behavior support staff
• Escort students to lunch in cafeteria, gymnasium, music classroom, and auditorium for scheduled events
• Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as needed
• Oversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as needed
• Participate in meetings to develop and update IEPs and Evaluation Reports, as requested
• Attend training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as necessary
• Assist students in activities of daily living and personal care skills, as needed including physically positioning students as or assisting with the mobility of students with physical challenges
• Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.
• Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration
• Understand and adhere to all district policies, procedures and administrative regulations

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire
• Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment
• Child Abuse Clearance for employment
• FBI Fingerprinting
• School Health Form:
  Physical and Tuberculosis Test
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004:
  Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification
• Act 126/Mandated Reporter training
• CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred
• EOE