Preschool Early Intervention Paraeducator​/Teacher Assistant Lower

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Job Description - Preschool Early Intervention Para educator/Teacher Assistant Lower County )

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a flexible, school calendar work schedule. Positions are available in various locations/school districts throughout Bucks County.

• Provide one-on-one tutoring (if such tutoring is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher).
• Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and/or other materials.
• Act as a liaison in communicating with teacher and other IU and district staff regarding ongoing needs of students.
• Provide support across all educational settings; escort and supervise students to various locations across all educational settings.
• Assist the student to use equipment.
• Assist the student to use and maintain augmentative communication devices.
• Assist a student to ambulate, position, and transfer.
• Support students in range of motion and other exercises.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (e.g., feeding, grooming, bathing, toileting, diapering, etc.).
• Monitor the incidence and prevalence of designated health problems or medical conditions (e.g., seizure precautions or extreme lethargy).
• Accompany student on school bus or other vehicle.
• Cue, redirect or monitor to ensure that the student performs ADL tasks when a cognitive impairment prevents a student from knowing when or how to carry out the task.
• Observe/monitor and redirect/intervene to assist with completion of ADL tasks.
• Cue the student to pay attention, participate in activities and complete tasks.
• Participate in the implementation of each student's IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) and CERs (if applicable).
• Assist with data collection of student performance.
• May be trained, when qualified, to occasionally transport students.
• Follow any individualized support plans that may be a part of a student’s educational program (e.g., behavior, communication, health, transportation). Track information about each student including needs, strengths, gains and problem areas.
• Assist with setting up educational environment and preparing materials for instruction.

Education and Experience:

• Level of Degree:
  Meet the designation of a Bucks IU “Highly Qualified” Para educator by showing evidence of at least one of the following:
• Associate or Bachelor Degree
• At least 48 college/university credits
• A high school diploma or equivalency and successfully pass a local assessment. Bucks IU considers that a Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators from the Pennsylvania Department of Education meets this requirement for those individuals who do not have at least 48 college/university credits or an Associate or Bachelor Degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.
• Processing software, email, sending attachments and tracking billing.
• CPR & First Aid Certification Required
• Crisis Prevention Institute Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Required
• Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):
  Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer :
The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Primary

Location:

US-PA-Levittown

Work Locations:
Itinerant Lower County 705 N Shady Retreat Road Levittown 19056

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