Position Type:
Support Staff/Support Staff
Date Posted:
6/9/2026
Location:
District Wide
Autistic Support - Special Education Paraprofessionals
District-Wide
2026-2027 School Year
Job Summary: Provide academic, functional, and behavioral support to assigned student(s) as directed by the Autistic Support Teacher. Support the Autistic Support teacher with daily classroom routines and expectations.
Position Information:
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Full-time - with benefits, and Part-time available
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Monday-Friday, 184 days/year
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Hours per day: 7 hours
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Range 08, Starting Salary $16.00
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Autistic Support Paraprofessionals Incentive
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$1000/yr (184 days) for FT paraprofessionals (daily rate of $5.43)
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$500/yr (184 days) for PT paraprofessionals (daily rate of $2.72)
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Encourage student independence.
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Provide instructional support to the teacher or assigned student(s) by assisting in differentiated instruction and formative and summative assessment.
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Provide functional support to assigned student(s) to assist with toileting, feeding, and/or safety (in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playground, etc.).
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Implement strategies and interventions as outlined in student behavioral support plans. Collect data on individual student academic and behavioral support plans.
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Work with students to encourage regular daily attendance and develop positive mentor relationships with assigned students.
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Provide support to the assigned student in support settings and push into mainstream classes to deliver support services in the least restrictive setting.
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Gather data for the teacher's progress monitoring.
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Provide assigned student(s) one-to-one support on using assistive technology, as appropriate.
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Provide support for student health needs, including training on seizure protocols, diabetes protocols, CGM Blood Sugar Monitor, Hearing Aids, feeding plans, and lift transfer procedures, as well as specialized equipment.
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Assist the teacher and student(s) in Community-based Instructional opportunities to generalize taught skills and learn and practice the necessary skills for the environment.
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Provide clerical support to the teacher, as needed.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Autistic Support Teacher, Classroom Teacher, and/or Special Education Supervisor.
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or equivalent necessary
Recommended:
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An associate degree or higher; or
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Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credits); or
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The successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment
Required Documents:
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Current PA Criminal History background check
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Current Federal Criminal background check
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Current Child Abuse background check
Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to
[email protected].
EOE
