Paraprofessional/Intervention Specialist - WAHS

Job Posting # SS01526

The Williamsport Area School District is accepting applications for an anticipated Paraprofessional/Intervention Specialist for theschool year. This position isbased atthe Williamsport Area HighSchool; subject to the determination of the Superintendent. This is a 7 hour/185 day position. See job description for more information. Must be SafetyCare QBS certified. Qualifications for this position shall be based upon applicable verified work experience verified educational/training/credentials applicable testing results and the Districts defined qualifications for the position. Candidate must have the ability to lift push and pull 100 lbs. Must complete a physical assessment and obtain a score of Pass. Must also complete a written assessment and obtain a score of 70% or better. Qualifications for this position are defined solely by the District which for internal candidates include an employees work attendance disciplinary history credentials and other job specific qualifications.

Outside applicants should click on the Apply button on the right and follow the on screen instructions to complete and submit your electronic job application. Current employees should complete an INTERNAL application by following the onscreen instructions. Employees who have previously created profiles for this online job application software should LOG IN using the grey bar at the top of the screen. EOE.Applications deadline isMAY 16 2025

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Basic Functions:

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the teacher and school staff in providing support services associated with atrisk students and their families. The individual in this position will be familiar with the needs of students from various cultures and backgrounds including dysfunctional families. He/she will be familiar with and comfortable using anger management and conflict resolution procedures. He/she will be comfortable instructing students by modeling desirable behaviors and skills. He/she will possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Education & Experience:

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelors degree or equivalent job experience working with/ mentoring/ counseling atrisk and multicultural student populations. Previous experience in conflict resolution and instructing students by modeling desirable behaviors and skills is required. SafetyCare QBS Certification required. Physical Assessment and Written Assessment also required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

This position requires demonstrated patience and the ability to relate to students parents and staff members of all cultural backgrounds and experiences. Must have the demonstrated ability to deal with emergency situations remain calm and diffuse potentially explosive behavior and situations utilizing the appropriate anger management and conflict resolution skills. Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to conduct home visits.

This position requires the physical ability to provide assistance using nonviolent crisis intervention procedures when controlling or preventing potentially violent situations.

This position requires a valid PA drivers license with appropriate insurance coverage limits and reliable transportation.

Authority & Responsibilities:

(E) Designates Essential Functions

1. Works with building principals teachers parents special education staff and/or student services staff to teach and model prosocial desirable behavior and to modify students unacceptable or disruptive behavior. (E)

1. Collaborates with building principals school staff students and student families in forming positive relationships and modifying attitudes. (E)

1. Encourages students (primary role) in all settings and under all conditions including school home and recreational settings courts and others. (E)

1. Conducts home visits with district support to address behavior and/or school related issues. (E)

1. Transports students when appropriate and deemed necessary. (E)

1. Acts as a facilitator between atrisk families and school personnel to improve students academic adjustments. (E)

1. Makes telephone/home contacts regarding student attendance issues.

1. Checks in/monitoring of students(s) to include attendance grades and/or suspension.

1. Participates in conflict resolution conferences with peer mediators advisers and other school personnel. (E)

1. Monitors the school climate and is prepared to diffuse tense disruptive or potentially violent situations utilizing appropriate anger management and/or conflict resolution skills. (E)

1. Communicates effectively (orally and in writing) with administrators staff students and the public. (E)

1. Is able to speak and write in a clear and concise manner. (E)

1. Operates office equipment including but not limited to fax machine copiers computers telephones intercom systems etc. (E)

1. Maintains confidentiality of all business related information. (E)

1. Performs other related functions as directed by the Director of Student Services Director of Special Education building principal and/or designee. (E)

1. Requires 20 hours of professional development per year. (E)

Physical Requirements:

VERY HEAVY Exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must demonstrate the ability to lift push and pull 100 pounds and a physical assessment is required.

This position may involve the controlling of othersseizing holding controlling and/or otherwise subduing violent assaultive or physically threatening persons to defend self or prevent injury. Body strength and agility of all four limbs is required.

Auditory and Visual Requirements:

Within normal ranges with or without correction.

Equipment Used:

Office equipment such as computers fax machines telephones copiers intercom systems etc.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills tasks requirements efforts or working conditions associated with this position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position management reserves the right to modify essential functions of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies changes in personnel workload rush jobs or technical developments).

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority