EPR - Paraeducator - Comic Book Club
About The Position
The Paraeducator supports student(s) with disabilities during the after-school High School Comic Book Club. The club meets twice a month for one hour per meeting on tentative dates from October through May. The paraeducator helps students take part in the activity, follow the positive behavior support plan, engage socially with peers, and work toward independence where appropriate. Training is provided by the Intermediate School Learning Support classroom teacher with a Functional Skills Component, or, if necessary, by the Director of Student Support Services. Salary, work schedule, and other conditions of employment follow the South Fayette School District salary schedule and applicable policies. Performance is evaluated annually under applicable district policies.
Requirements
- Possess a two-year or four-year college degree.
- Hold current CPR certification, including First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
- Ability to work with children with disabilities.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to communicate with adults and children.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Ability to learn about the characteristics of specific disabilities.
- Ability to learn and be trained in a positive behavior support plan.
Responsibilities
- Assist student(s) with special needs during a High School extracurricular activity.
- Support student(s) in following a positive behavior support plan.
- Encourage student(s) to engage and participate socially with peers in the extracurricular activity.
- Encourage student(s) to perform tasks directed by the activity facilitator.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with students and staff.
- Encourage student independence when appropriate to the requirements of the activity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
