Paraprofessional

Job Overview

We are seeking dedicated special education Paraprofessionals and Teaching Assistants to join our team in a classroom setting supporting students in the Langhorne PA area . The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with students and supporting educators in creating a positive learning environment and supporting individuals with special needs.

Position Description

• Provide one-on-one tutoring (if such tutoring is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher).
• Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and/or other materials.
• Act as a liaison in communicating with teacher and other IU and district staff regarding ongoing needs of students.
• Support parental involvement activities.
• Provide support across all educational settings; escort and supervise students to various locations across all educational settings.
• Assist the student to use equipment.
• Assist the student to use and maintain augmentative communication devices.
• Assist a student to ambulate, position, and transfer.
• Advocate for and provide support for students with various special needs including but not limited to Autism Spectrum support; Behavior management; Physical disabilities and Learning disabilities.
• Support students in range of motion and other exercises.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) as needed (e.g. feeding, grooming, bathing, toileting, diapering, etc.).
• Monitor the incidence and prevalence of designated health problems or medical conditions (e.g., seizure precautions or extreme lethargy).
• Accompany student on school bus or other vehicle.
• Cue, redirect or monitor to ensure that the student performs ADL tasks when a cognitive impairment prevents a student from knowing when or how to carry out the task (e.g., a student may not be able to dress without instruction on how to do so or need reminders of what to do and when).
• Observe/monitor and redirect/intervention to assist with completion of ADL’s.
• Cue the student to pay attention, participate in activities and complete tasks.
• Participate in the implementation of each student's IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) and C.E.Rs (if applicable)
• Assist with data collection of student performance.
• May be trained, when qualified, to occasionally transport students.
• Follow any individualized support plans that may be a part of a student’s educational program (e.g., behavior, communication, health, transportation). Track information about each student including needs, strengths, gains and problem areas.
• Assist with setting up educational environment and preparing materials for instruction.
  
  

Required Job Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working as a special education paraprofessional/teacher's assistant/ Lead Teacher / Daycare Teacher
• Experience working with students in educational settings such as private schools, daycares, or classrooms
• Experience assisting with ADLs including but not limited to feeding and toileting.
  
  

Join our team of Special Education and Healthcare Professionals! We offer affordable benefits, a competitive hourly rate, along with a weekly paycheck to name a few. For more information regarding this position, ESY opportunities, and/or additional school-based positions.

For Immediate Consideration Please Email Your Resume to lhilario@birchagency.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

Experience working with students: 1 year (Required)

Classroom: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability To Commute

Langhorne, PA (Required)

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