The job of Paraprofessional was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during nonclassroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings. Minimum requirements: High school diplomaMust acquire status as a Highly Qualified ParaprofessionalParticipation, successful completion, and passing required professional development events, in-services, and trainingsExperience with childrenFlexible and reliableAbility to work effectively and regularly with a computerMust have adequate verbal and written communication skillsAbility to function under the direction of the teacherPossess good judgmentAbility to establish rapport with studentsAbility to maintain positive relationships with program staffReliable means of transportatioN2024-2025 School Year This position is a full time, 10-month position. Please note that prior to being offered a position with DCIU all clearances must be on file. If you do not have them, or they are more than 5 years old, they must be obtained through the following websites: Child Abuse History Clearance https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS