Special Education Assistants - York Learning Center (Now $18.45/hr!*)

Lincoln Intermediate Unit • New Oxford, PA

85d • $18

About The Position

York Learning Center is a center-based educational setting located in York, PA within the LIU 12 footprint. YLC provides a highly individualized and structured classroom model. The classrooms are designed to provide highly structured environments for students with unique learning, behavioral, and medical challenges that prevent them from participating in a typical school setting or larger educational environment. This is for an assistant role (PCA or TA) in a special education classroom at the York Learning Center. There are several positions available in multiple programs. As a Teacher Assistant at the LIU, this position is vital in supporting students' educational experience, assisting teachers in implementing instructional plans and contributing to the overall positive learning environment. This position also ensures the continuance of the education program developed by the teacher. The commitment to student success and collaboration with the teaching team will help create an enriching educational atmosphere. The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) plays a vital role in supporting an individual student's overall development by assisting in enhancing self-sufficiency, communication, interpersonal skills, social engagement, academic progress, and mobility. This role involves aiding the student in accessing their educational program through various means, such as providing assistance with balance, engaging in visual perceptual activities, refining fine and/or gross motor skills, assisting with boarding/exiting the school van, and offering prompts to maintain focus. Additionally, the PCA serves as a teacher assistant, contributing to maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, particularly when the student is working with another staff member or is absent. This position is integral to fostering a supportive educational experience for the student and ensuring their success in both academic and social aspects of their learning journey.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with students with special needs, specifically behavior/emotional support, preferred.
• Comfortability providing both academic and behavioral support to students.
• Must have or obtain and maintain a current certificate in first aid.
• Must have or obtain and maintain a current certificate in CPR.
• Must have or obtain and maintain certificate in LIU-approved crisis management and intervention program, preferred.
• Relevant experience working with students in an educational setting, preferred.
• Patience, flexibility, and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Must complete twenty (20) hours of professional development related to assignment each year.
• Must obtain 'highly qualified' status within one (1) year from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Competency - free of cost and can be acquired on the job.
• CAPE test.
• Associate's degree or higher.
• Completed 2 years (48 credits) of postsecondary study.

Responsibilities

• Support students' educational experience as a Teacher Assistant.
• Assist teachers in implementing instructional plans.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Ensure the continuance of the education program developed by the teacher.
• Assist individual students in enhancing self-sufficiency and communication skills.
• Aid students in accessing their educational program.
• Provide assistance with balance and engage in visual perceptual activities.
• Refine fine and gross motor skills.
• Assist with boarding and exiting the school van.
• Offer prompts to maintain student focus.
• Maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom.

Benefits

• Medical (for a nominal premium), dental and vision insurance.
• Dental & Vision are at no cost to the employee.
• All full-time support staff receive a $30,000 life insurance policy, at no cost to the employee.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for any employees and eligible dependents.
• Short-term Disability.
• Long-term Disability.
• Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS).
• Paid Time Off.
• Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees