What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fairview Special Education Paraprofessionals position at West Shore School District?
Position Type :
Paraprofessionals / Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted : 1 / 13 / 2025
Location :
Fairview Intermediate School The Full-time Paraprofessional positions listed below are available at Fairview Intermediate School for the 2024-2025 school year. They are Level 4,182 days per year, with a minimum starting rate of $16.05 per hour. The positions are eligible for benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance) and tuition reimbursement. Please see attached job descriptions for additional information. Paraeducator Credential of Competency :
The state requires all Instructional Assistants working with students in special education to have a minimum of 48 or more undergraduate credits or a Credential of Competency. Below is information about this credential and how to obtain it if you are offered a position with the District. The Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania is a voluntary program which provides a way for special education paraprofessionals to reach qualified status as required by Pennsylvania regulations. When a district has verified a special education paraprofessional's competence in each of the standards outlined in the Competency Assessment Checklist, the Checklist document is submitted to the Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education. Upon review and approval of the submitted documents, the applicant will be issued a Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania. Click the link below to review the free trainings and download the Credential of Competency Checklist.
1. Coursework Link : - 7 trainings (2 hours per training) all FREE via PATTAN
2. Credential of Competency Checklist Link :
Position Hours per Day
Special Education Paraprofessional (Learning Support)
Special Education Paraprofessional (Emotional Support)
Persons wishing to apply should submit the required application materials online. Application materials will be accepted until the positions are filled.
The West Shore School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Minority candidates encouraged to apply.
Attachment(s) :
- Personal Care Paraprofessional Job Description
- Special Education Paraprofessional - Updated.doc
Salary : $16
