Mon Valley Itinerant Paraprofessional

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Clairton, PA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Itinerant Paraprofessional supports the quality of instruction by performing instructional and non-instructional tasks under the supervision of a certified professional, such as a teacher, therapist, principal, or supervisor. The role does not include responsibility for designing, directing, or evaluating the teaching and learning process. Itinerant Paraprofessionals may be assigned to one of the three AIU-operated schools each day, with responsibilities set by the principal. If there is no need at the assigned school, the principal may assign the employee to another AIU-operated school for a day or an extended assignment. The position supports students throughout the school day, including students with special education needs. Duties include assisting with personal care and feeding, preparing instructional materials and equipment, supporting individualized instruction and IEP implementation, supervising students, and reinforcing instruction under the direction of certified professionals. The position is scheduled for 189 days, Monday through Friday. The salary is governed by the AIUFT Bargaining Unit Agreement; the posting lists Step 1 at $27,021.00–$27,371.00. Benefits are also provided per that agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Complete 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 prior to an offer.
Complete and submit a 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 students’ identified needs by following directives from classroom teachers, staff, and peers and the goals of the IEP.
Meet the physical requirements described in the posting, including sitting or standing for extended periods; walking and running to implement services; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; kneeling, crouching, bending, and reaching; and communicating clearly, hearing clearly, and having adequate vision.

Nice To Haves

An associate’s degree, equivalent college credits (60), 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 required by the program and student needs.
Assist students with personal care and activities of daily living, including toileting, as needed.
Prepare and operate instructional equipment and materials, including audiovisual equipment, iPads, Smartboards, copies, laminated materials, computer documents and printing, visual aids, and artwork, as directed.
Take measures to assist a child during an emergency until help arrives, and immediately notify the immediate supervisor and/or supervising administrator.
Maintain classroom and diaper-changing-area housekeeping and follow program health guidelines, including proper storage of materials and cleaning and arranging classroom furniture as needed.
Update attendance records and collect data as required under the direction of an AIU Pennsylvania-certified professional, while maintaining confidentiality related to special education.
Assist students who are unable to feed themselves; may 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 for individualized instruction.
Participate in parent-teacher and IEP conferences when requested.
Supervise and assist students during teacher-directed assignments, play activities, and emergency drills in school environments under the direct supervision of an AIU Pennsylvania-certified professional and/or administration.
Provide reinforcement instructional services as 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 an AIU Pennsylvania-certified professional; reinforce the behavioral management system and assist with physical intervention using approved procedures such as NCI or other AIU-approved procedures.
Attend required job-related training, which may include NCI, CPR, First Aid, confidentiality, universal precautions, and training related to 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 and/or administration.