SPECIAL ED: Full-Time, 10-Month Therapeutic Emotional Support Paraprofessional (Grades 9-12)

Dallastown Area School Dist • Dallastown, PA

60d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dallastown Area School District is seeking to fill a Full-Time, 10-Month Therapeutic Emotional Support (TES) Paraprofessional position at Dallastown Area High School (Grades 9-12) who will play a valuable role in inspiring and creating pathways for student success by supporting a special education teacher in the delivery of supports and services for students with IEPs.

Requirements

• Highly Qualified = High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) AND completion of an assessment through our special educaton department,
• OR, Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credit hours or more)
• OR, Associate's Degree or higher,
• Completion of at least 20 hours of staff development activities related to assignment each school year
• Child-centered, warm, and receptive to children
• Ability to carry out oral and written communications/instructions and work cooperatively with others
• Acceptable record of attendance

Responsibilities

• Able to carry out oral and written instructions including those in the student's IEP to allow access to the educational environment.
• Assisting teachers in presentation and development of learning materials and instructional exercises
• Performing routine clerical work
• Working with instructional media, office machines, and equipment

Benefits

• Immediate/continued inclusion in Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)
• Four (4) Paid Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
• After a successful Probationary Period of 90 calendar days, you'll receive Paid Leave: 3 Personal Days and 10 Sick Days
• If applicable, Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Supplemental Pay
• Other availabie benefits: Dental and/or Vision Insurance with a $0 premium for the employee-only level, Health Insurance with two (2) options or opt-out for bi-weekly stipend, OSS Company Direct Program with no cost to employee (if health insurance plan is elected), several pharmacy/prescription programs for reducing or eliminating your costs, a Flexible Spending Account Program to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses not covered by your selected plan, a Tax-Sheltered Annuity Program, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Capital Blue Fitness Your Way program, and Life Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree