Qualified Special Education Teacher Aides, Secondary SY

Secondary Special Education Teacher Aide

The West York Area School District is seeking qualified candidates for Secondary Special Education Teacher Aide positions (Emotional Support, Autistic Support, and Complex Needs) for the  school year. Requirements and

Experience:

Highly qualified, with a minimum of 48 post-secondary credits, or Associate's degree, or Highly qualified assessment Experience with, and interest in, working with students.

Job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the teacher in fostering readiness and socialization skills deemed necessary for later academic success.
• Prepare instructional materials, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of student progress charts.
• Assist with clerical and non-instructional duties, including projecting a positive image for the district.
• Assist with maintaining up-to-date records for each student, describing strategies for each student's program.
• Assist special education teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, ensuring the continuance of the educational program developed by the teacher.
• Assists with planning and implementing individual and group strategies for students as defined by the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Reads, understands, and is responsible for implementing and documenting behavior plans and/or Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work closely with the teacher as a member of the educational team to continually modify the program for each student.
• Observe and intervene to redirect inappropriate behavior.
• Assist with promoting safety practices, building, and classroom rules, and in situations of illness or injury.
• Attend training as dictated by the supervisor.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Principal, or designee.

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be courteous, congenial, cooperative, and service-oriented.
• Professional appearance.
• Utilize databases and other district software and technology proficiently, as designated by the supervisor.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team (as circumstances warrant), and able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, personnel at all levels, and members of the public.
• Follow written and verbal directions, provide direction, and motivate peers.
• Must be able to read/write/correspond clearly, concisely, and effectively at a post-secondary level; interpret and follow district policies, regulations, and work rules; and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit.
• Ability to bend, twist, and climb stairs.
• Ability to reach above and below the waist.
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects.
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion.
• Occasionally lift/push and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Schedule (times may vary):
School Year only positions (182 student days) Schedules vary. Compensation:
This position is part of the Support Agreement. Wages will be based on experience, in accordance with the Support Agreement. Wages range from $16.26 - $22.02 per hour. EOE