Special Education Paraprofessional - Secondary

Frontline Applicant Tracking
- North Penn School District

Special Education Paraprofessional
- Secondary

• Position Type:
  Teacher Assistant
  - Special Education
• Date Posted: 5/20/2026
• Location:
  
  TBD
• Closing Date: 08/20/2026

Title: Special Education Paraprofessional
- Secondary (multiple positions)

Reports To: Building Principal and/or designated administrator, Special Education Supervisor, and Department Chair

Takes Direction From: Principal, Special Education Supervisor and Special Education Teachers

Schedule/Calendar: 7 hours/day 35 hours/week 183 days/year

Pay Rate: $24.46/hr. (starting rate)- $26.64/hr., commensurate with experience

Summary: Satisfactorily performs a variety of duties in support of student(s) Individualized Education Programs/Plans and/or assists disabled student(s) in both special and regular education settings as directed by professional staff. Duties may include personal care, instruction, clerical tasks, restraining, and/or lifting. Assignments may include, but are not limited to, providing academic, behavioral, environmental and physical/personal support to students.

Essential Functions:

• Performs or assists daily with required and accurate record keeping, data collection (behavioral, academic, and medical), progress monitoring of IEP goals, administration of assessments including standardized and district
• Modifies curriculum and/or instructional activities as directed
• Utilizes lesson plans to assist in instruction and reinforcement of student learning via individual or small group instruction, including supplementary or independent projects
• Monitors, maintains and reinforces behaviors and learning by following behavior and individual management plans
• May be required to use proper restraining techniques or assist professional staff with restraints
• Student behaviors may include, but not limited to, hitting, kicking, biting, pinching, pulling hair, spitting, pushing, cursing, and running
• Escorts/moves students to other locations daily or as required
• When necessary, assists with physical needs related to mobility, such as lifting, transferring, assisting with wheelchairs, lifts, and other equipment, etc
• Protects and oversees the safety and health and well-being of students in community-based learning environments
• Monitors playgrounds, lunchrooms, hallways, study halls, and other student locations
• Accompanies and oversees assigned student(s) at all required times
• Regularly assists students with personal and hygienic care skills, including but not limited to, toileting and/or diapering, hand washing, tooth brushing, and hair combing as outlined in student records (IEPs, 504s, and any other applicable document)
• Maintains student, staff, and school confidentiality, including medical information
• Prepares instructional materials (copy, collate, laminate) as directed
• Assists staff (OT, PT, S&L, nurse) in providing support services to students across all learning environments as directed
• Monitors adaptive equipment and reports any equipment that is in need of repair, batteries, or other attention to operate properly
• Satisfactorily performs other duties as assigned

Education and/or Certification

Required:

• High School Degree/GED.
• Associate's degree or 2 years of higher education - preferred.
• Continuing Education/Certification as required by state and/or federal mandates.

Experience Needed:

• 2 years and/or demonstrate a knowledge of children.

Requisite

Skills:

• Work as a team member and be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and school community
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet timelines and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to students and staff
• Ability to accept change and handle other non‑routine or unscheduled tasks as assigned
• Being proactive, demonstrate motivation and initiative
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR and computer software
• Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion

ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements:

Seniority:
Sedentary Light work Medium work…