What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Assistants for the Classroom- Franklin Learning Center, 22-23 School Year position at Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12?
- JobID: 2997
- Autistic Support
- Emotional Support
- Life Skills Support
- Multiple Disabilities Support
- Preschool
- Assistive Technology
- Blind/Visually Impaired Support
- Deaf/Blind Program
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing Support Program
- Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy
- Psychological Services
- Speech Therapy
- Work Experience and Transition Coordination
- High School diploma or GED, required
- All Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 employees are required to obtain/hold the following clearances before being able to get cleared to work:
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- PA Criminal Record Check
- FBI Fingerprint Check
- Must have or be willing to obtain and maintain current certificate in first aid
- Must have or be willing to obtain and maintain current certificate in CPR
- Must have or be willing to obtain and maintain current certificate in LIU approved Crisis Management program
- Must obtain highly qualified status within one year from date of hire
- Highly qualified means completing two (2) years of postsecondary study (48 credits) OR
- Possess an associate degree or higher OR
- Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment*
- The LIU recognizes two (2) local assessments to assist paraprofessional staff in attaining the PDE requirements:
- The Special Education Credential of Competency OR
- The CAPE test
- Must complete twenty (20) hours of professional development related to assignment each year (July 1– June 30) in order to continue employment.
- 6012 Teacher Assistant.pdf
- 6013 Personal Care Assistant.pdf
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistants
Support Staff/Special Education Assistants
Date Posted:
5/11/2022
5/11/2022
Location:
Franklin Learning Center, Chambersburg, PA
Franklin Learning Center, Chambersburg, PA
Date Available:
August 2022
August 2022
Closing Date:
08/10/2022
08/10/2022
The Franklin Learning Center is a public school facility that provides special education services to students with special needs.
The school is jointly owned and operated by the Chambersburg, Fannett-Metal, Greencastle-Antrim, Tuscarora, and Waynesboro School Districts of Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Through the leadership and administration of Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12, the Franklin Learning Center serves students aged 3-21 with a free and appropriate public education according to state and federal regulations in the following programs:
Educational-based support and therapy expertise is available for the student population in several areas:
Description
This is for a classroom assistant in a special needs classroom- in Franklin County, PA. There are a few positions available in multiple programs, though no experience is required, but must be willing to learn and love children.
A Teacher Assistant (TA) assists a teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, ensuring the continuance of the education program developed by the teacher.
A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) assists a student with self-sufficiency, communication, interpersonal, social, academic, and mobility skills. The PCA assists a student in accessing their educational program which could include assistance with balance, visual perceptual activities, fine and/or gross motor skills, boarding/exiting school van, prompts to stay focused.
Please read the attached job descriptions on www.iu12.org/employment for an outline of job expectations.
A Teacher Assistant (TA) assists a teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, ensuring the continuance of the education program developed by the teacher.
A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) assists a student with self-sufficiency, communication, interpersonal, social, academic, and mobility skills. The PCA assists a student in accessing their educational program which could include assistance with balance, visual perceptual activities, fine and/or gross motor skills, boarding/exiting school van, prompts to stay focused.
Please read the attached job descriptions on www.iu12.org/employment for an outline of job expectations.
Qualifications
Terms of Employment
Full time,188 days- follows traditional school year schedule EXCEPT preschool. 7:45am-3:15pm Monday through Friday, no nights, weekends, or holidays.
Salary
Salary
ESPA, TA/PCA 2022-2023 pay scale, minimum starting rate is $14.15 per hour or $18,621.40 yearly, plus comprehensive benefits package. Eligible LIU employees have free access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center!
Attachment(s):
Salary : $18,621
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