Special Educational Assistant - Alternative Education

TITLE: Special Educational Assistant – Alternative Education - Emotional Support                              APPROVED 02/24/25

RATE: $19.93 - $21.58 (Based on years in PSERS)

LOCATION: Ridgefiled

2025-2026 School Year - 181 Working Days

QUALIFICATIONS:       

1. Minimum two (2) years post-secondary (48 credits), associate degree, or passing score on the Special Education Paraprofessional Assessment test administered through I.U.5.
2. Willingness to follow instructions of principal, teacher, school nurse, and/or school counselor, while working with children.
3. Computer knowledge and/or willingness to work with new technology required.
4. Experience working with students with diverse needs, preferred.
5. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:              AEDY Principal

JOB GOAL:                  Support the delivery of the educational program to students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in small group or individual review with students completing coursework as designated by teacher.
2. Assist students while included in elective subjects (ex. Art, Music, P.E.) and social interactive groups.
3. Supervise students during lunch, arrival, and dismissal times.
4. Assist with the integration of behavioral management for students assigned to the specific class of responsibility, creating a supportive learning environment.
5. Collaborate with teacher, school counselor, and AEDY Principal to support students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
6. Record data under the direction/supervision of the classroom teacher.
7. Participate in classroom meetings and student specific meetings as requested by the teacher or administrator.
8. Follow Pennsylvania AEDY regulations, standards, and district guidelines in relation to process and procedures.

1. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material, and facilities.
2. Complete all required trainings to increase knowledge and skills of working with AEDY population.

1. Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to sit, talk, and hear.
2. Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move quickly when necessary to promote student learning and/or safety.
3. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Over 25 pounds requires assistance.
4. Ability to pass UKERU physical skills training.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SENSORY ABILITY:

1. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
2. Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
3. Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screen.                                    

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Indoor and outdoor environments.

TEMPERAMENT:         

1. Ability to work as a member of a team.
2. Must be courteous.
3. Must be cooperative, congenial, service-oriented, and promote these qualities in the building.
4. Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
5. Ability to follow directives from the classroom teacher.
6. Ability to utilize trauma informed care.

COGNITIVE ABILITY:

1. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
2. Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal skills.
3. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff, and other employees of the organization.
4. Ability to read, write, and do computations.
5. Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
6. Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and problem-solving.
8. Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
9. Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disability (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:      Work year and salary as determined by the Teamsters Meet and Discuss Agreement.

EVALUATION:  Performance to be evaluated annually by the AEDY Principal or their designee

Salary : $20 - $22