Emotional Support - Special Education Paraprofessional

Emotional Support - Special Education Paraprofessional

• Position Type:
  Support Staff / Support Staff
• Date Posted: 6/9/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide

Job Summary: Provide academic, functional, and behavioral support to assigned student(s) as directed by the Emotional Support Teacher and/or Classroom Teacher. Support the Emotional Support teacher with daily classroom routines and expectations.

Position Information:

• Full-time - with benefits, and Part-time available
• Monday-Friday, 184 days/year
• Range 08, Starting Salary $16.00

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional support to the teacher or assigned student(s) by assisting in differentiated instruction and formative and summative assessment.
• Provide functional support to assigned student(s) to assist with toileting, feeding, and/or safety (in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playground, etc.).
• Implement strategies and interventions as outlined in student behavioral support plans. Collect data on individual student academic and behavioral support plans.
• Work with students to encourage regular daily attendance and develop positive mentor relationships with assigned students.
• Provide support to assigned students in support settings and push-in to mainstream classes to provide support services in the least restrictive setting.
• Gather data for the teacher's progress monitoring.
• Provide assigned student(s) one-to-one support on using assistive technology, as appropriate.
• Provide support for student health needs, including training on seizure protocols, diabetes protocols, CGM Blood Sugar Monitor, Hearing Aids, and lift transfer procedures, as well as specialized equipment.
• Provide clerical support to the teacher, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Emotional Support Teacher, Classroom Teacher, and/or Special Education Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent necessary

Recommended:

• An associate degree or higher; or
• Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credits); or
• The successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment

Required Documents:

• Current PA Criminal History background check
• Current Federal Criminal background check
• Current Child Abuse background check