Mon Valley Itinerant Paraprofessional

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Clairton, PA

19d•$27,021 - $27,371•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. Paraprofessionals do not design, direct, or evaluate the teaching and learning process. This position may be assigned to any of three AIU-operated schools each day, with duties assigned by the principal each morning. If there is no need at the assigned school, the principal may assign the paraprofessional to another AIU-operated school for a day or extended assignment. The position is in Special Education and Support Services and follows a 189-day, Monday-through-Friday schedule. The role includes supporting students with special needs in instruction, personal care, supervision, behavioral supports, and daily activities. Paraprofessionals follow and reinforce IEPs and behavioral intervention plans under the direction of an AIU PA Certified Professional, and perform other educationally related duties as assigned by teachers or administration. The salary is governed by the AIUFT Bargaining Unit Agreement; the listed Step 1 range is $27,021.00–$27,371.00. Benefits are per the AIUFT Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Complete employer-provided PATTAN Paraeducator Certificate training within 90 days of hire.
Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151, and NSOR clearances are required before an offer and must be dated within one year of the hire date.
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 the directives of classroom teachers, staff, and peers, as well as IEP goals.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, equivalent college credits (60), or a PATTAN Paraeducator Certificate preferred.
One to two years of experience working with children with special needs strongly preferred.
Training in crisis intervention, CPR, and First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist children to and from buses at arrival and departure when warranted by the program and students’ needs.
Provide personal care as needed, including toileting and assistance with activities of daily living.
Prepare and operate instructional equipment and materials, including audiovisual equipment, iPads, Smartboards, copies, laminating, computer documents and printing, visual aids, and artwork, as directed by the teacher or therapist.
Take appropriate measures to assist a child in an emergency until help arrives, and immediately notify the supervisor or supervising administrator.
Maintain housekeeping and follow program health guidelines in classrooms and diaper-changing areas; store materials and equipment properly and keep the classroom orderly.
Update attendance records and collect data as required under the direction of an AIU PA Certified Professional, maintaining confidentiality related to special education.
Assist 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 instructional assignments, play activities, and emergency drills in all school-day environments, under the direct supervision of an AIU PA Certified Professional or administration.
Provide reinforcement instructional services delegated by the PA Certified Professional, including activities in visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive areas.
Follow and implement IEPs, including behavioral intervention plans, under the direction of the AIU PA Certified Professional; reinforce the behavioral management system and assist with physical intervention using accepted 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 various 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.