Preschool Early Intervention; Anticipated Paraprofessionals Job Pittsburgh area,Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Preschool Early Intervention (Anticipated 2026-2027) Paraprofessionals

Paraprofessional

A Paraprofessional's role is to increase the quality of instruction to students by performing any instructional or non-instructional tasks required, under the supervision of a certified professional (teacher, therapist, principal, and supervisor). Paraprofessionals are not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching/learning process. Two categories:

Center-Based Paraprofessionals

Classroom Paraprofessionals: are assigned to one specific building and a specific classroom within that building

Building Paraprofessionals: can be placed in up to 3 specific assignments per semester

Building Professionals At Large: can be placed in any assignment within a specific building on a daily basis

Itinerant Paraprofessionals: can be assigned to one of the three AIU operated schools each day and are assigned responsibilities by the principal each morning. In the event there is not a need in that building that day, the principal can assign them to an alternate AIU operated school for a day or extended assignment as needed

Pool Paraprofessional At-Large: A Certified Pool Operator Exam and Allegheny County Certification and State Pesticide Test, and CPR/First Aid Certification are required. The training and tests will be provided by the AIU

District Paraprofessionals

District Paraprofessionals:

Include all Paraprofessionals employed in other locations, including school district classrooms, Preschool Early Intervention and Speech/Language classrooms

Classroom Paraprofessionals: are assigned to one specific classroom

Paraprofessional At-Large: can be assigned to another one of the AIU operated classrooms in the building or alternative location for a day or extended assignment as needed

All Paraprofessionals follow the same duties prescribed in this job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists children to and from the bus at arrival and departure times when program and types of children warrant
Facilitates personal care services as needed to assist students with activities of daily living necessary for comfort and well-being, including toileting of children
Prepares and operates instructional equipment and materials including, but not limited to: audio/visual equipment, iPad, Smart board, Xerox copies, lamination, computer documents/printing, visual aids, artwork, etc., as directed by the teacher and/or therapist
Assures that all possible measures are taken to assist a child in the event of an emergency until help arrives. This includes notifying the immediate supervisor and/or supervising administrator immediately
Maintains good housekeeping and follows program health guidelines in the classroom and diaper changing areas. This includes proper storage of materials, supplies and equipment; cleaning chalkboards, tables and chairs as needed; placing desks, tables and chairs in proper order, etc.
Updates attendance records and data collection, as programs require under AIU PA Certified Professional direction, handles and maintains confidentiality as it pertains to special education
Assists with feeding of students who are unable to feed themselves. In addition, may collect lunch/snack money, submit lunch count information and supervise students in the cafeteria as needed
Assists students in the use of teaching devices, such as assistive technology devices and computers, and other equipment used for individualized instruction
Participates in parent/teacher conferences and IEP conferences, as requested
Interacts and assists in the supervision of students during work- instructed assignments, play activities, and emergency drills according to the standards and policies of the program, in all environments throughout the school day, while under the direct supervision of the AIU PA Certified Professional and/or Administration
Performs reinforcement instructional services as delegated by the PA Certified Professional, including, (but not limited to), reinforcing activities in the visual, auditory, motor and cognitive areas
Follows and implements IEPs (including behavioral intervention plans) under the direction of the AIU PA Certified Professional, follows and reinforces…