Whitecap Search Healthcare Partners is seeking a paraprofessional for a full-time contract in Allentown, PA. This role involves supporting and assisting in providing instructional, behavioral, and functional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children.
- An instructional paraprofessional works under the direction of a certificated staff member to support and assist in providing educational services.
- The support includes one-on-one or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management, and implementation of positive behavior support plans.
- Services may be provided in a special education class, regular education class, or other instructional settings as provided in the student's IEP.
- Assist the principal and other professionals in maintaining a safe and orderly school environment.
- Assist the special education and regular education teachers in delivering appropriate instructional and tutorial strategies as per the individualized educational plan (IEP).
- Must meet educational requirements for "highly qualified paraprofessional," as defined by the federal laws, No Child Left Behind, and IDEA.
- Must meet educational requirements of Chapter 14, PA Code 22.
- Must meet basic reading, writing, and math competencies.
- Valid Act 34, 114, and Act 151 clearances.
- Valid tuberculosis test and physical examination with ADA reasonable accommodations stipulated, as appropriate.
- Must continue to meet the required annual obligations of Chapter 14, PA Code 22: 20 hours of approved staff development activities related to their assignment.
- U.S. citizen or holder of a valid work visa.
- Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.
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