Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet goals and objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

- Associate's Degree or higher.

- At least two years of postsecondary study or successful completion of competency assessment as per PA School Code.

- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Hours

- 29.75 hours per week

- Requires availability Monday-Friday during school hours

FLSA Status: Non-exempt