Preschool Early Intervention Paraprofessional Bethel Park 1 Classroom

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing support to preschool-aged children with special needs in an early intervention classroom. The paraprofessional will assist the teacher and therapists in implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), behavioral intervention plans, and instructional services. Key responsibilities include direct student support, preparing and operating instructional equipment, maintaining classroom order and health guidelines, and assisting with student care needs such as toileting and feeding. Effective communication and collaboration with the educational team are essential.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent number of college credits (60) or a BSE Credential of Competency obtained within 90-days of employment.
1-2 years’ experience working with children with special needs strongly preferred.
Ability to work as part of the educational team.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
Ability to prioritize identified needs of students by following directives of classroom teachers, staff and peers, as well as the goals of the IEP.
Reliable transportation required.
Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR clearances are required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
School Personnel Health Record and TB Test (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Nice To Haves

Training in crisis intervention, CPR and First Aid preferred.
Experience working with preschool age children preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists children to and from the bus at arrival and departure times.
Assist students in the bathroom (including diapering, toilet training and handwashing), assists lifting non-ambulatory students, assists and/or monitors child with the removal of, and putting on outerwear, and feeding of student, if needed, and perform duties such as locking and unlocking braces in order to facilitate changes in position.
Prepares and operates instructional equipment and materials including, but not limited to audio/visual equipment, iPad, Smartboard, Xerox copies, lamination, computer documents/printing, visual aids, artwork, etc., as directed by the teacher and/or therapist.
Assures that all possible measures are taken to assist a child in the event of an emergency until help arrives. This includes notifying the immediate supervisor and/or supervising administrator immediately.
Maintains good housekeeping and follows program health guidelines in the classroom and diaper changing areas. This includes proper storage of materials, supplies and equipment; cleaning chalkboards, tables and chairs as needed; placing desks, tables and chairs in proper order, etc.
Updates attendance records and data collection, as programs require under AIU PA Certified Professional direction, handles and maintains confidentiality as it pertains to special education.
Completes ACCESS billing in a timely manner if required for the child assigned.
Assists students in the use of teaching devices, such as assistive technology devices and computers, and other equipment used for individualized instruction.
Communicate effectively with children, teachers, therapists, and supervisors via verbal, written, and e-mail correspondences.
Interacts and assists in the supervision of students during work-instructed assignments, play activities, and emergency drills according to the standards and policies of the program, in all environments throughout the school day, while under the direct supervision of the AIU PA Certified Professional and/or Administration.
Performs reinforcement instructional services as delegated by the PA Certified Professional, including, (but not limited to), reinforcing activities in the visual, auditory, motor and cognitive areas.
Follows and implements IEPs (including behavioral intervention plans) under the direction of the AIU PA Certified Professional, follows and reinforces the behavioral management system in place and assists the teacher with students who may need physical intervention using accepted procedures (NCI or any other AIU approved procedures).
Attends training as required for performance of job. This may include but is not limited to NCI, CPR, First Aid, Confidentiality, Universal Precautions and various diagnoses.
Travels between assignments as needed using a base location for travel reimbursement.
Performs other educationally related duties assigned by the teacher and/or Administration.