Preschool Early Intervention Day to Day Substitute Paraprofessional
Preschool Early Intervention Day to Day Substitute Paraprofessional
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Job Title: DaytoDay Substitute Paraprofessional
Position Summary: A Paraprofessionals role is to increase the quality of instruction to students by performing any instructional or noninstructional tasks required under the supervision of a certified professional (teacher therapist principal and supervisor). Paraprofessionals are not responsible for the design direction or evaluation of the teaching/learning process.
1. Assists children to and from the bus at arrival and departure times when program and types of children warrant.
2. Facilitates personal care services as needed to assist students with activities of daily living necessary for comfort and wellbeing including toileting of children.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Assists with feeding of students who are unable to feed themselves. In addition may collect lunch/snack money submit lunch count information and supervise students in the cafeteria as needed.
8. Assists students in the use of teaching devices such as assistive technology devices and computers and other equipment used for individualized instruction.
9. Participates in parent/teacher conferences and IEP conferences as requested.
10. Interacts and assists in the supervision of students during workinstructed 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. Attends training as for performance of job. This may include but is not limited to NCI CPR First Aid Confidentiality Universal Precautions and various diagnoses.
14. Accompanies the teacher and students on field trips or communitybased instruction during the school day.
15. Performs other educationally related duties assigned by the teacher and/or Administration.
- High School Diploma Associates Degree or equivalent number of college credits 60 or a PATTAN Paraeducator Certificate preferred.
- 12 years experience working with children with special needs strongly preferred.
- Training in crisis intervention CPR and First Aid preferred.
- Ability to work as part of the educational team
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
7. Ability to prioritize identified needs of students by following directives of classroom teachers staff and peers as well as the goals of the IEP.
Additional Requirements:
1. Current Act 114 Act 34 Act 151 and NSOR clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
2. School Personnel Health Record and TB Test (Form H511.340 must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
2. Be able to sit on preschoolsize chairs and floor as necessary (PEI)
3. Walk up and down stairs walk/run to implement services
4. Be able to lift carry push and pull 50 pounds
5. Be able to kneel crouch bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies and interact and facilitate the learning of the students
6. Be able to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
7. Be able to hear clearly
8. Adequate vision to perform duties
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the DaytoDay Substitute Paraprofessional.
Reports To: PEI Supervisor
Department: Special Education and Pupil Services
Salary: $17.00 per hour
To Apply: Create an online application and upload a cover letter resume and transcripts at
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry religion sex sexual orientation age handicap or limited English proficiency in its educational programs services facilities activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975 Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act the Americans with Disabilities Act or any other applicable federal or state statute.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
