Paraprofessional

Purpose/Summary

To provide support to the teacher and to students in an appropriate manner that improves the overall quality of education in the classroom; and to assist the teacher in all facets of daily classroom management.

• Assist in the education and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Implement Individualized Education Plans for students and monitor their progress.
• Provide individualized support to students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Collaborate with professionals such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists.
• Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and help them develop appropriate social skills.
• Document service logs for student rosters in the Pennsylvania School-Based ACCESS program.
• Perform additional duties and tasks assigned by teachers and supervisors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Minimum two years of experience in a related field

Certifications and Clearances:

* Act 34/151/114/126/168 Clearances/Certifications required

Knowledge and Abilities

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of educational protocols and procedures
• Effective communication skills
• Academic knowledge of K-12 education and ability to manage resources
• Language proficiency in both oral and written form
• Technical skills in email and electronic communication
• Ability to multitask and utilize time and resources effectively

Other Skills and Abilities

• Enthusiasm for the learning environment
• Ability to remain calm in volatile situations
• Imagination, patience, creativity, sound judgment, and logical reasoning
• Awareness of District policies and obligations

Work Environment

The work environment may vary from an office or classroom setting to potentially loud situations. The majority of time will be spent indoors, with consideration for adaptability to all weather conditions.