What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Para Educator- Moderate/Severe position at Lancaster School District?
About the Employer
Our vision is to create options and excellence in education, empowering all student to reach their full potential.
Our mission is to provide a relevant, high quality education within an inclusive and culturally respectful environment, preparing all students for personal and professional success.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Education and / or experience requirements are one of the following :
- OPTION ONE : High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of twelve (12) college units in such areas as child behavior, child growth, and development, education, or psychology.
- OPTION TWO : High School diploma or equivalent and Associate of Arts degree in Child Development, Psychology, or other related fields of study.
- OPTION THREE : High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years relevant full time experience in a special education classroom with satisfactory evaluations.
- Two (2) recent letters of reference attached to application.
- To be considered all requirements must be attached when submitting application.
In addition, verification of 6 hours of in-service training or three college units in Discrete Trial Training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and / or instructional strategies for severely handicapped children must be completed prior to employment or within one year of employment.
Applicants must successfully complete each part of the examination process in order to be considered further.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION : TBD - TIME & DATE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. (PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR AN INVITATION TO TEST)
SCORING : Written examination will carry a weight of 100%.
All examinations must be passed with 75% or better. An eligibility list will be in effect for 6 months or until less than 3 applicants remain on the list.
An eligibility list will be in effect for 6 months or until less than 3 applicants remain on the list.
If FIVE (5) applicants from the Lancaster School District demonstrates the ability to meet the job
Qualifications, the position will be filled on a promotional basis.
Comments and Other Information
Your application must be filled out completely and will only be accepted if it clearly indicates that the minimum requirements for the posting are met. Applications for employment are accepted online via EDJOIN.ORG. It is your responsibility to review your application after submitting and ensure all the requirements were attached to the application before the closing date. You can do that by going back to view your application on EDJOIN. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
