JobTitle:Paraprofessional

PositionSummary:AParaprofessionalsroleistoincreasethequalityofinstructiontostudents by performing any instructional or non-instructional 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.

Twocategories:

1. Center-BasedParaprofessionals

2. DistrictParaprofessionals

AIUSchool-BasedParaprofessionals:

1. ClassroomParaprofessionals:areassignedtoonespecificbuildingandaspecific classroom within that building

   1. BuildingParaprofessionals:canbeplacedinupto3specificassignmentspersemester.

   2. BuildingProfessionalsAtLarge:canbeplacedinanyassignmentwithinaspecificbuilding on a daily basis.

   3. Itinerant Paraprofessionals: can be assigned to one of the three AIU operated schools each day and are assigned responsibilities by the principal each the event thereisnotaneedinthatbuildingthatdaytheprincipalcanassignthemtoanalternate AIU operated school for a day or extended assignment as needed.

   4. Pool Paraprofessional At-Large:A Certified Pool Operator Exam and Allegheny County Certification and State Pesticide Test and CPR/First Aid Certification are required. The training and tests will be provided by the AIU.

District Paraprofessionals:

Include all Paraprofessionals employed in other locations including school district classrooms Preschool Early Intervention and Speech/Language classrooms.

1. ClassroomParaprofessionals:areassignedtoonespecificclassroom

2. Paraprofessional At-Large:can be assigned to another one of the AIU operated classrooms inthebuildingor alternative location for a day or extended assignment as needed.

AllParaprofessionalsfollowthesamedutiesprescribedinthisjobdescription.

DutiesandResponsibilities:

1. Assistschildrentoandfromthebusatarrivalanddeparturetimeswhenprogramand types of children warrant.

   1. Facilitatespersonalcareservicesasneededtoassiststudentswithactivitiesofdaily living necessary for comfort and well-being including toileting of children.

   2. Preparesandoperatesinstructionalequipmentandmaterialsincludingbutnotlimitedto: audio/visual equipment iPad Smartboard Xerox copies lamination computer documents/printingvisualaidsartworketc.asdirectedbytheteacherand/ortherapist.

   3. Assures that all possible measures are taken to assist a child in the event of an emergencyuntilhelparrives.Thisincludesnotifyingtheimmediatesupervisorand/or supervising administrator immediately.

   4. Maintains good housekeeping and follows program health guidelines in the classroom and diaper changing areas. This includes proper storage of materials supplies and equipment;cleaningchalkboardstablesandchairsasneeded;placingdeskstablesand chairs in proper order etc.

   5. UpdatesattendancerecordsanddatacollectionasprogramsrequireunderAIUPA CertifiedProfessionaldirectionhandlesandmaintainsconfidentialityasitpertainsto special education.

   6. Assistswithfeedingofstudentswhoareunabletofeedthemselves.Inaddition may collect lunch/snack money submit lunch count information and supervise students in the cafeteria as needed.

   7. Assistsstudentsintheuseofteachingdevicessuchasassistivetechnologydevices and computers and other equipment used for individualized instruction.

   8. Participatesinparent/teacherconferences and IEPconferencesasrequested.

   9. Interacts and assists in the supervision of students during work-instructed assignments play activities and emergency drills according to the standards and policiesoftheprograminallenvironmentsthroughouttheschooldaywhileunder the direct supervision of the AIU PA Certified Professional and/orAdministration.

   10. PerformsreinforcementinstructionalservicesasdelegatedbythePACertified Professional including (but not limited to) reinforcing activities in the visual auditory motor and cognitive areas.

   11. Follows and implements IEPs (including behavioral intervention plans) under the directionoftheAIUPACertifiedProfessionalfollowsandreinforcesthebehavioral managementsysteminplaceandassiststheteacherwithstudentswhomayneed physical intervention using accepted procedures (NCI or any other AIUapproved procedures).

   12. Attends training as required for performance of job. This may include but is not limitedtoNCICPRFirstAidConfidentialityUniversalPrecautionsandvarious diagnoses.

   13. Accompaniestheteacherandstudentsonfieldtripsorcommunity-based instruction during the school day.

   14. Performsothereducationallyrelateddutiesassignedbytheteacherand/or Administration.

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma required. (PATTAN Paraeducator Certificate training will be provided by the employer and must be completed within 90 days of hire)

2. Associates degreeorequivalentnumberofcollegecredits(60)oraPATTAN Paraeducator Certificate preferred.

3. 1-2yearsexperienceworkingwithchildrenwithspecialneedsstronglypreferred.

4. TrainingincrisisinterventionCPRandFirstAidpreferred.

5. Abilitytoworkaspartoftheeducationalteam

6. Stronginterpersonalskills.

7. Abilitytospeakclearlyanddistinctly.

8. Abilitytoprioritizeidentifiedneedsofstudentsbyfollowingdirectivesofclassroom teachers staff and peers as well as the goals of the IEP.

AdditionalRequirements:

1. CurrentAct114Act34Act151andNSORclearancesarerequiredpriortoanoffer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).

2. SchoolPersonnelHealthRecordandTBTest(FormH511.340)mustbecompletedand received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

WorkingConditions:

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 accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessential functions.

1. Beabletositorstandforextendedperiodsof time

2. Beabletositonpreschool-sizechairsandfloorasnecessary(PEI)

3. Walkupanddownstairswalk/runtoimplementservices

4. Beabletoliftcarrypushandpull 50pounds

5. Beabletokneelcrouchbendandreachtoretrieveandhandleteachingmaterialsand supplies and interact and facilitate the learning of the students

6. Beabletospeakclearlyanddistinctlywhencommunicating

7. Beabletohearclearly

8. Adequatevisiontoperformduties

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. Additionaldutiesareperformedbytheindividualscurrentlyholdingthispositionandadditional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer:Theprecedingdescriptionisnotdesignedtobeacompletelistofalldutiesand responsibilities required of the Paraprofessional.

ReportsTo:BuildingPrincipalorProgramSupervisor

Department:Special Education andSupport Services

Position Schedule:189 days Monday - Friday

Salary: Per theAIUFTBargainingUnitAgreement (Step 1$26434.00-$26783.00)

Benefits:PertheAIUFTBargainingUnitAgreement

ToApply:Createanon-lineapplicationanduploadaresumeandproofofeducationatAIUCareer Site.

Pleasesendanyquestionsto:

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 servicesfacilitiesactivitiesoremploymentpracticesasrequiredbyTitleIXofthe1972EducationalAmendmentsTitleVIandTitle VIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964asamendedSection504RegulationsoftheRehabilitationActof1973theAgeDiscriminationin EmploymentActof1975Section 204Regulations ofthe1984 Carl D.PerkinsActtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActoranyother applicable federal or state statute.