Sunrise School Building Paraprofessional At Large

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Monroeville, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional supports the quality of student instruction by performing instructional and non-instructional tasks under the supervision of a certified professional, such as a teacher, therapist, principal, or supervisor. Paraprofessionals do not design, direct, or evaluate the teaching and learning process. A Building Paraprofessional At Large may be assigned daily to any assignment within a specific building. The role may include supporting eligible young children in early childhood settings, covering a classroom, or providing other program support. The 189-day calendar is flexible and designed around the needs of the children served. The position follows duties prescribed for paraprofessionals and works under the direction of certified professionals and administration. The role involves supporting students’ personal care, instruction, supervision, safety, and participation in classroom and community activities. The paraprofessional follows students’ IEPs and behavioral intervention plans as directed by certified professionals, maintains relevant records confidentially, and attends required training. The position is scheduled for 189 days, Monday through Friday. Salary is per the AIUFT Bargaining Unit Agreement; Step 1 is $26,434.00–$26,783.00. Benefits are per the AIUFT Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Complete the employer-provided PATTAN Paraeducator Certificate training within 90 days of hire.
Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151, and NSOR clearances, dated within one year of the hire date, are required before an offer.
Complete and submit the School Personnel Health Record and TB Test (Form H511.340) to Human Resources before the hire date.
Ability to work as part of an educational team.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
Ability to prioritize identified student needs by following directions from classroom teachers, staff, and peers, as well as IEP goals.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including sitting or standing for extended periods; walking or running and using stairs; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; kneeling, crouching, bending, and reaching; and adequate hearing and vision.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree, 60 college credits, or a PATTAN Paraeducator Certificate.
One to two years of experience working with children with special needs.
Training in crisis intervention, CPR, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

Assist children to and from the bus at arrival and departure when warranted by the program and students’ needs.
Provide personal care support for activities of daily living, including toileting, to promote students’ comfort and well-being.
Prepare and operate instructional equipment and materials, including audiovisual equipment, iPads, Smartboards, computers, printed materials, visual aids, and artwork, as directed by a teacher or therapist.
Take appropriate measures to assist a child during an emergency until help arrives and immediately notify the supervisor or supervising administrator.
Maintain classroom and diaper-changing-area housekeeping and follow program health guidelines, including proper storage and cleaning and arranging furnishings as needed.
Update attendance records and collect data as required under the direction of an AIU Pennsylvania certified professional, maintaining confidentiality regarding special education.
Assist with feeding students who cannot feed themselves; collect lunch or snack money, submit lunch counts, and supervise students in the cafeteria as needed.
Assist students in using teaching devices, assistive technology, computers, and other equipment used for individualized instruction.
Participate in parent-teacher and IEP conferences when requested.
Interact with and supervise students during assignments, play activities, and emergency drills, in all school-day environments and under direct supervision.
Provide reinforcement instruction delegated by a Pennsylvania certified professional, including activities in visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive areas.
Follow and implement IEPs, including behavioral intervention plans, under the direction of a certified professional; reinforce the behavioral management system and assist with physical intervention using accepted procedures approved by the AIU.
Attend training required for the job, which may include NCI, CPR, First Aid, confidentiality, universal precautions, and training on diagnoses.
Accompany teachers and students on field trips or community-based instruction during the school day.
Perform other educationally related duties assigned by the teacher or administration.