Position: Special Education Classroom Assistant (Full Time)
Reports to: Special Education Teacher/ Local Administration/ CEO
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years of college or satisfactory completion of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Testing requirement for para-educators.
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Knowledge of GSuite Applications: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.
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Demonstrate an ability to facilitate communication among coworkers and students.
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Must be able to evaluate problems, prioritize work and determine solutions.
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Must possess and maintain valid Pennsylvania school clearances.
Job Overview: The Special Education Classroom Assistant works with teachers and other staff to support special education students individually or in a small group.
Responsibilities:
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Help prepare, collect, and set-up materials for student participation, following teacher direction.
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Assist individual students and groups of students by providing instructional and behavioral support under the direction of the teacher.
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Maintain daily activity logs for individually assigned students.
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Collect educational and behavioral data under the direction of the teacher.
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Participate in implementing positive behavior support plans as assigned by the teacher.
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Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom and student learning objectives.
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Guide independent study, enrichment work, and modified assignments assigned by the teacher.
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Assisting with the supervision of the student during meals, emergency drills, assemblies, transitioning between classrooms, play periods, or field trips.
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Assisting with supervision of daily routine and schedule.
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Supporting in a 1:1 role when necessary.
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Assist students with personal care tasks.
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Assist in implementing student behavior support plans and de-escalation strategies under the direction of the teacher and/or administration.
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Support students during periods of emotional or behavioral dysregulation by utilizing approved de-escalation techniques and accompanying students to designated support or de-escalation areas when appropriate.
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Assist in maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment by helping students regulate behavior and successfully return to instructional activities.
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Operate and/or assist in using student mobility devices such as, but not limited to, walker, wheelchair, braces, canes, etc.
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Adapt to the student’s mode of communication as necessary for instructional purposes.
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Assist in implementing therapy programs developed by therapists, pathologists, and other staff.
Professional Obligations:
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Assist with enforcing administration policies and rules governing students.
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Attend staff meetings, and have the opportunity to serve on committees.
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Adhere to Professional Standard of Conduct, including confidentiality, code of ethics, and appropriate internet use, as outlined in the Policy and Procedures manual and Staff Handbook.
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Follow all approved board of trustee policies, including Financial and Purchasing, Attendance, RtII, and Curriculum Implementation.
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Perform administrative duties such as assisting the school media center, hall, cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
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Complete ongoing professional development, 20 hours annually.
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Perform all additional related duties and responsibilities as designated by the Local Administration, CEO, or Network Team.
Terms of Employment: Ten (10) months. Contract terms and salary to be determined by the Board of Trustees.
