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Educational Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant (54136)

CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT

#AED #Special Needs #Personal Care Assistant #Safe Crisis Management #FERPA #Classroom Support #Chapter 14 #Pennsylvania School Code #Educational Paraprofessional #SBAP

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrs$31,160 - $31,160 / YEARPosted 9 days ago

Location

Middle Paxton Township, Pennsylvania

Salary

$31,160 - $31,160 / YEAR

Market context

Teaching assistant roles in Pennsylvania

Teaching assistant openings in Pennsylvania are often driven by school staffing needs, especially in classrooms supporting students with special needs. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with an associate degree or college credits, plus experience with children, crisis intervention training, and CPR. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then highlight any special education, behavior support, or safety training in your application.

Quick overview

Support professional staff in meeting the educational, social, and personal care needs of assigned students. Assist teachers with instructional activities, behavior management, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Requirements summary

Must have a high school diploma or GED and be willing to obtain Qualified Paraprofessional certification. Requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs and certification in CPR, First Aid, and Safe Crisis Management.

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Job DetailsJob Location

Middle
Paxton
Elementary -
DAUPHIN,
PA 17018Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
High
School/GEDJob
Shift:
DayJob
Category:
EducationSalary: This paraprofessional position follows the
Collective
Bargaining
Agreement
Salary
Schedule -
HS
Diploma: $28,880 (daily rate $152.00) or High School plus 48 college credits
OR
Associates
Degree
OR 5 years of classroom support: $31,160 (daily rate $164.00) for the 26/27
SY
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year
JOB
GOAL: To support the professional staff in meeting the needs of student to whom the Employee is assigned.
Performance
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Works with the teacher as a team member in the educational and social development of the assigned student. 2. Assists the teacher in developing and maintaining a positive environment. 3. Acts as a positive social and emotional model for the student. 4. Performs instructional activities and monitors the results of those activities under the teacher's direction. 5. Assists the teacher upon request in the management of the student’s behavior in accordance with established disciplinary policies and procedures. 6. Performs CPR, First Aid, and/or proper child restraint techniques as needed. 7. Provides input to the teacher regarding relevant information on the student’s academic progress, behavioral change, physical needs and other areas as appropriate. 8. Follows all established CAIU policies and administrative procedures. 9. Completes the School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) daily or weekly logs, if the assigned student is eligible, in an accurate and timely manner. 10. Attends and participates in training for the School-Based ACCESS Program and SBAP paperwork. 11. Maintains confidentiality by refraining from discussion of student progress and problems as required in the CAIU Policy on Confidentiality of Information (FERPA). 12. Assists in meeting the student's personal care needs as directed. 13. Assists the assigned student to and from vehicles and other parts of the building, and/or off-site experiences, all of which may include lifting. 14. Performs clerical and housekeeping duties as required. 15. Assumes responsibility for fostering a good educational paraprofessional to teacher working relationship, but in no case supercedes the teacher's authority to manage all aspects of the instructional program. 16. Works to create, maintain and build positive working relationships with internal and external (district, community, agency) staff. 17. Provides coverage, under the supervision of a certified professional teacher, and monitors recess, lunch, etc., as needed. 18. Participates in preparation of materials, bulletin boards, and other displays. 19. Follows assigned schedule including attendance, start and end times, and overall punctuality. 20. Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, particularly as they relate to the Pennsylvania School Code. 21. Attends in-services, training, and meetings as directed. 22. Serves on any CAIU team as directed. 23. Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. 2. Previous experience working with special needs population desired. 3. Must be certified as a Qualified Paraprofessional, as required under Chapter 14, OR have the ability and willingness to become a Qualified Paraprofessional within the established timelines. 4. Must be trained in CPR, First Aid, AED and fully certified to actively participate in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or other restraint management system (as may be required by the program) and willing and fully able to utilize these procedures OR have the ability and willingness to become CPR, First Aid, and restraint system trained and be willing and fully able to administer these procedures. 5. Must have the ability to lift/assist with lifting special needs children. Lifting may be up to 40 lbs without assistance and more with assistance. 6. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. 7. Must have computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Educational Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant (54136)

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