EPR - Personal Care Paraeducator - Homecoming

South Fayette Township School District • McDonald, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support for a student(s) with disabilities during an after-school extra-curricular activity, specifically the Homecoming event. The paraeducator will assist the student(s) with their needs during the event, encourage social engagement with peers, and support participation in activities directed by the facilitator. Effective communication with students and staff is essential, as is encouraging student independence when appropriate.

Requirements

• Possess a two-year or four-college degree graduate
• Possess a current CPR Certified (First aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Possess the ability to work with children with disabilities
• Possess the ability to work cooperatively with others
• Possess the ability to communicate with adults and children
• Possess excellent writing skills
• Possess the ability to learn about the characteristics of specific disabilities
• Possess the ability to learn and be trained a positive behavior support plan

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting a student(s) with special needs during a High School extra curricular activity
• Responsible for supporting the student(s) with a positive behavior support plan.
• Encourage the student(s) to engage and participate socially with peers in the extra curricular activity
• Encourage the student(s) to perform tasks directed by the facilitator of the extra curricular activity.
• Responsible for effective and appropriate communication with students and staff.
• Encourage independence of students when deemed appropriate dependent on the requirements of the activity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree