Position Type:
Classroom Support/Teacher Assistant/Personal Care Assistant - Special Education K-12
Date Posted:
7/1/2024
Location:
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
Closing Date:
10/31/2024
Vacancies exist for
Special Education Teacher Assistants, Personal Care Assistants and/or Job Coaches to work within the
Office of Student Services at the
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit! These are full-time positions responsible for providing classroom and/or 1:1 support to K-12 students in our various Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Life Skills Support, Multiple Disabilities Support, and Transition classrooms. Locations for these positions are throughout Montgomery County.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required (must be willing to obtain the PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate within one year)
- Associates degree or higher OR completion of two (2) years of post-secondary education OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Background in special education/RBT preferred
- Knowledgeable and experienced in taking student data; experience utilizing direct-instruction programs, and experience using online learning systems.
- Ability to handle confidential information, enjoy working with students with disabilities, establish and maintain a rapport with students, and able to understand the needs and feelings of students.
- Ability to work as a member of a team, be courteous and able to deal effectively with people, able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to cope with needs and behavior patterns of children, able to withstand emotional stress, must have a warm, friendly, helpful personality.
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions, ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision, ability to read, write, and do simple computation.
- Ability to complete Safety Cares training and CPR/First Aid training.
- Ability to work independently, make work-related decisions, and exercise good judgement with student interaction.
- Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Utilize direct-instruction programs and online learning systems.
- Take teacher direction, support student behavior by proactively responding to behavior, implementing behavior plans as directed, etc.
- Communicate effectively with students, professionals, parents, supervisors, administrators and school district personnel.
- Interact positively with students, professionals, parents, supervisors, administrators and school district personnel.
- Assist teacher with the preparation of daily lesson assignments, including the preparation of materials, correction of assignments, and record keeping.
- Implementation when needed of the principles of applied behavior analysis and taking of student data.
- Assist the teacher with the organization of the classroom, and the preparation of materials and bulletin boards, which may include the lifting, and manipulation of books or materials.
- Assist teacher with individual and group instruction by implementing activities designed by the teacher.
- Assist with additional responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacher.
- Present a positive image of the Intermediate Unit, its programs and services.
- Work as a 1:1 assistant in the classroom as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Location:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit has classrooms located throughout Montgomery County, PA. For more information visit: https://mciu.org/office-of-student-services/. Current vacancies exist in the following locations:
- Arcola Intermediate School (4001 Eagleville Rd. Eagleville, PA 19403) - Middle School Autistic Support
- Maple Glen Elementary (1581 Fort Washington Ave. Maple Glen, PA 19002) - Elementary Multiple Disabilities Support
- Marlborough Elementary (1450 Gravel Pk. Green Lane, PA 18054) - Elementary Multiple Disabilities Support
- Sandy Run Middle School (520 Twining Rd. Dresher, PA 19025) - Middle School Multiple Disabilities Support
- MCIU Main Building (2 W. Lafayette St. Norristown, PA 19401) - Secondary Pathways to Empowerment Program
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7-7.5 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year)
Hourly Rate:
- Starting at $20.71/hour for High School Diploma/Associate's Degree
- Starting at $21.76/hour for Bachelor's Degree
- $1.00/hour stipend for valid PA Teaching Certification
About Us:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.
Why Should You Apply?
The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include
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Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System).
- Paid time off benefits.
How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted online at www.mciu.org/jobs (Job ID: 1358). Please contact the Human Resources Office at
[email protected] or 610-755-9307 if you have any questions or need assistance.
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Education
Special Education
Paraeducator
School District
Montgomery County
