SPECIAL ED: Part-Time 10-Month Life Skills Support Paraprofessional (Grades 4-6)

Dallastown Area School Dist • Dallastown, PA

57d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dallastown Area School District seeks a Part-Time, 10-Month Life Skills Support (LSS) Paraprofessional for Dallastown Area Intermediate School (Grades 4-6) who will play a valuable role in inspiring and creating pathways for student success by supporting special education teachers in the delivery of supports and services for students with IEPs.

Requirements

• Highly Qualified = High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) AND completion of an assessment through our special educaton department,
• OR, Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credit hours or more)
• OR, Associate's Degree or higher
• Completion of at least 20 hours of staff development activities related to assignment each school year
• Child-centered, warm, and receptive to children
• Ability to carry out oral and written communications/instructions and work cooperatively with others
• Acceptable record of attendance

Responsibilities

• Able to carry out oral and written instructions including those in the student's IEP to allow access to the educational environment.
• Assisting teachers in presentation and development of learning materials and instructional exercises
• Performing routine clerical work
• Working with instructional media, office machines, and equipment

Benefits

• Immediate/continued inclusion in Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)
• Four (4) Paid Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
• After a successful Probationary Period of 90 calendar days, you'll receive Paid Leave: 3 Personal Days and 10 Sick Days
• If applicable, Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Supplemental Pay
• Other availabie benefits: an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses, and a Tax-Sheltered Annuity Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree