Paraprofessional PCA Homestead (RF: 3198)

Humanus•Homestead, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking Paraprofessionals for full-time positions working one on one with school students in the Homestead, PA area. The Paraprofessional will assist the classroom teacher and support their assigned student with academic, social, and behavioral needs. The schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 3:00pm. Eligible candidates must have at least a high school diploma and up-to-date PA clearances. At Humanus, we are devoted to making a difference and improving the lives of others. We proudly serve schools and behavioral health facilities throughout the nation. Our dedication and passion for helping others make us more than a referral service. Establish a relationship with one of the nation’s largest referral agencies for behavioral-health, choose positions that best fit your schedule, and allow yourself to grow professionally. Humanus is ultimately about people — working with people in order to work for people.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Must have up-to-date PA clearances (from within one year)
FBI Fingerprints
PA State Police Clearance
PA Child Abuse Clearance
Physical and TB Test from within a year
Act 24
Act 168s

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or completion of two years of post-secondary education from an accredited college or university preferred
Previous experience working in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with individuals with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues preferred

Responsibilities

Assist classroom teachers and Behavior Support Specialists in the management and delivery of all aspects of children’s programs and instruction
Assists classroom teacher in planning and preparation of instructional activities including selection of instructional and collateral educational materials
Work with children in groups and 1:1 as assigned
Monitors children’s behaviors in the classroom, during lunch, and at special activities outside, in the motor and the sensory room, and provides necessary observations to team members
Prepare daily classroom materials
Actively participates in team meetings and other pertinent discussions of children served by the program
Assist in creating and organizing an optimal classroom environment including setting up schedules, routines, and workspaces.
Assist with organizing and updating the program book for each child served, including datasheets, instructional materials, and program/item sheets and notes
Participate in the development and implementation of IEP goals and objectives
Write reports and notes as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned