Special Education Paraprofessional - Autistic Support

Para educator Position

Assist a special education teacher or student in maintaining a quality learning environment within the classroom and work closely with one or more students to provide physical, emotional, and academic support for educational progress. The employee will be part of the Classified Employee Group, evaluated and supervised by the Building Principal, and work under the direction of a case manager.

Essential functions include:

• Assisting the classroom teacher in developing a good mental attitude for children through positive interactions.
• Performing instructional activities and monitoring results through data collection.
• Assisting the teacher in carrying out behavioral management procedures.
• Providing the teacher with relevant information on academic progress, behavioral change, physical needs, etc.
• Adhering to Lower Dauphin School District policy on confidentiality of information.
• Performing classroom tasks relevant to the child's health care needs, including feeding, meal time support, and bathroom support.
• Adhering to the daily duty and instructional schedule established by the classroom teacher.
• Performing routine clerical and housekeeping duties.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator, Special Education Coaches, and/or other administrative leadership team members.

Job requirements include:

• High school diploma required.
• Previous experience working and interacting with children preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain valid Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 clearances.

Additional qualifications include:

• Strives to maintain professional, cooperative, and respectful relationships with all other District employees.
• Serves as a pleasant, helpful, and positive representative of Lower Dauphin School District in all interactions with the community.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and a team player along with the ability to work with frequent interruptions and under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task, communicate clearly and effectively, work independently, exercise good judgment and follow written and verbal directions.

Physical demands include:

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to type and use both hands for grasping and repetitive motions.
• Some bending and twisting of the body required.
• Ability to lift/carry no more than 50 lbs. independently.
• Visual and audio acuity including ability to read computer screens and written documents.
• Ability to use the telephone and speak clearly and distinctly.

Work environment is a typical school setting subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Working hours are based upon the school year schedule and student need.