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Anticipated Full Time PCA/Paraprofessional - FLC 6.75 hrs/day


PayCompetitive
LocationGreencastle/Pennsylvania
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 625
    • '); 'Position Type:
      Support Staff

    • Date Posted:
      3/25/2024

    • Location:
      Greencastle Antrim School District

    • JOB SUMMARY
      To work under the direction of a certificated staff member to support and assist in providing instructional programs and

      services to students with disabilities in order to provide them with help and support needed to benefit from their
      Individualized Education Program (IEP). Services may be provided in a special education class, regular education class or
      other instructional setting.


      Essential Functions
      Monitors student’s progress, as deemed appropriate, during regular or special class performance and group
      work, prompting, assisting or redirecting, as directed by a teacher, during teacher instruction or independent
      work periods.

      Provides one-on-one or group review of material taught by certificated staff, as assigned. Assists with classroom
      management.
      Assists certified staff in reinforcing special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a
      sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
      Assists students with self-care in accordance with their IEPs and as directed by teacher(s).
      Assists the student(s) in curriculum tasks, guiding, helping and reinforcing/rephrasing instruction and providing
      assistance during testing as provided for in the student’s IEP and as directed by teacher(s).
      Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected
      in the classroom teachers.
      Assembles materials needed by teacher(s) for daily instruction or student homework and makes any adaptations,
      as necessary per individual student' needs (enlarge, modify number of problems, and/or adapt/modify work by
      color coding/enlarging in accordance with IEPs) as directed by teacher(s).
      Monitors and assists with student use of instructional equipment. Provides general maintenance of equipment
      including cleaning and disinfecting. Reports malfunctioning equipment to classroom teacher.
      Interacts, communicates and cooperates with staff, faculty, students and administration communication with
      parents as directed as well as serving as a resource person to confer with IEP team.
      Accompanies students on field trips and community based instruction activities, upon request of District
      Administration.
      Attends training as required for performance of the job. Completes and provides evidence of twenty (20) hours
      per school year of staff development activities related to his/her assignment.

      Provides accommodations as set out in each student’s IEP and as directed by teacher(s).

      Abides by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, guidelines District policies and administrative
      regulations. Familiarizes self with assigned student(s) IEPs including needed accommodations in area of
      responsibility.
      Assists with organizational needs on a daily basis including monitoring assignment book and gathering homework
      materials.
      Collects and reports data related to behavior support plans and health issues as directed by teacher(s)/) school
      nurse.
      Serves as a liaison between general and special education classrooms.
      Collects data and keep daily communication information as directed to be reviewed by teacher.
      Maintains a safe working environment.
      Participates in in-service training programs as requested
      Performs other duties as assigned.
      Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.


      QUALIFICATIONS
      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
      below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
      individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


      Education
      High school + Training program Paraprofessional Certification plus 20 hours additional
      training annually; Associates Degree preferred

      Work Experience
      1-2 years Successful previous experience with students with
      special needs in an educational setting

      Must have associates degree or higher or be willing to obtain Pennsylvania Paraprofessional certification within 3 months.

      Outside candidates must have clearances completed.

      EOE



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