Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

Arts Academy Elementary Charter School

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Allentown, PA

3 days ago

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About

General

  • Salaried Position with paid holidays and 10 paid time off (PTO) days per school year
  • Extra-curricular and summer positions available for additional income
  • Pay: 10-month position with pay spread over 12 months
  • Schedule: 8:00 - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday
  • Benefits: Vision, Medical, Dental, No up-front costs for individual; 1% of salary for family

Responsibilities and Duties

● Assist the teacher in maintaining the established routines and procedures of the school and/or the classroom assigned.

● Assist students with meeting academic and/or behavioral goals.

● Assist students with any supports/ modifications needed to access facilities and curriculum, including physical support and adapted teaching materials.

● Support a positive educational climate in which students can learn.

● Participate in required, school-provided 20 hours of Professional Development as required by PA Department of Education.

● Assist in the supervision of students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess and field trips.

● Assist the teacher in preparing materials for class activities.

● Additional tasks as requested by administration.

● Paraprofessionals who hold a bachelor’s degree may function as a substitute for teachers on an as needed basis

Reports to: Principal

Job Qualifications

● Associates degree; 2-years post-secondary study; or other specialized training required.

● Experience working as a paraprofessional or academic setting is preferred.

● Experience working with special education students is preferred.

This is a Full Time, 10 month position offering a complete benefit package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Salary: $30,000.

Professional references are required. Upon job offer, the following documents will be required prior to the first day of employment, within a reasonable time frame, to be obtained at the cost of the applicant:

● Act 151: Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance

● PA State Police Request for Criminal Records Check

● Act 114: Federal Criminal History Record Information

● Physical Examination completed within one year on the PA State Standard form.

● TB test results completed within 3 months by a doctor on the PA State Standard form.

● Act 31: Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person