Autistic Support - Paraprofessional
About The Position
The Autistic Support Paraprofessional encourages young learners, supports teachers, and helps students feel seen and capable. The role involves guiding students through lessons and providing steady, patient, and kind support throughout the day. Success means helping students feel safe, supported, and included; encouraging learning progress and confidence; and contributing to a positive, smoothly functioning classroom. The work takes place in a lively, hands-on school environment, with time spent moving and interacting with students and staff in classrooms and hallways. Flexibility and collaboration are important because each day may be different. Required clearances must meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s criteria for hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Associate degree, 48 college credits, or successful completion of a rigorous test approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Required background clearances: Act 151, Act 34, Act 24, and IdentoGO FBI clearance, meeting Pennsylvania Department of Education criteria for hire.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children.
Responsibilities
- Encourage and support students during lessons and other classroom activities.
- Help students feel safe, included, and capable.
- Encourage students’ learning progress, confidence, and willingness to try new things.
- Provide teachers with reliable daily support.
- Help create a positive and smoothly functioning classroom environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
