Para-Professional (Part-Time), Mercy School for Special Learning

Diocese of Allentown•Allentown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Works with students under the guidance, mentorship, and direction of the classroom teacher. In-classroom support will involve activities such as small group facilitation, one-on-one student support, supporting students with specific accommodations, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent certificate
An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.
Initiative and the willingness to follow a teacher's direction.
The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.
Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.
Background clearances required (Child Abuse, PA Criminal Check, Fingerprinting, Mandated Reporter Training, and Protecting God's Children Training).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children with special needs (preferred).

Responsibilities

Assist and/or support individuals with daily living tasks and activity participation, while encouraging the greatest level of independence.
Prepare classroom instructions and materials daily under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Perform caretaking tasks such as feeding, toileting, changing, and maintaining a healthy, safe environment.
Learn and employ individual communication strategies, behavioral, and medical protocols.
Assist the classroom teacher with developing and implementing annual outcomes and IEPs.
Completion of daily documentation and record maintenance per student's IEP goals.
Communicate all parental concerns and questions about a student's progress to the teacher; respect the confidentiality of all student information and refrain from discussing student information outside of the classroom.
Work with individual students or small groups on activities assigned by the teacher. Permitted to reinforce instruction provided by the teacher and in this capacity must adhere to lesson plans provided by the teacher.
Follow all policies set forth by The Diocese of Allentown and Mercy School For Special Learning.
Escort the students from on and off the bus; parent pickup/drop off, etc. Escort students to and from restrooms, special classes, recess, and lunch.
Other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher and Principal.