Learning Support - Special Education Paraprofessional

Learning Support - Special Education Paraprofessionals
District-Wide
2026-2027 School Year

Job Summary: Provide academic, functional, and behavioral support to assigned student(s) as directed by the Special Education Teacher and/or Classroom Teacher. Support Special Education teacher with daily routines and expectations within the classroom.

Position Information:

• Full-time - with benefits, and Part-time available
• Monday-Friday, 184 days/year
• Hours per day: 7
• Range 08, Starting Salary $16.00

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Encourage student independence.
• Provide instructional support to the teacher or assigned student(s) by assisting in differentiated instruction and formative and summative assessment.
• Provide functional support to assigned student(s) to assist with toileting, feeding, and/or safety (in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playground, etc.).
• Carry out strategies and interventions as per student behavioral support plans. Collect data on individual student academic and behavioral support plans.
• Work with student to encourage regular daily attendance and develop positive mentor relationships with assigned student.
• Provide support to assigned student in support settings and push in to mainstream classes to provide support service to the student in a least restrictive setting.
• Gather data for progress monitoring for the teacher.
• Provide assigned student(s) one to one support on using assistive technology, as appropriate.
• Provide support for student health needs to include training on seizure protocols, diabetes protocols CGM Blood Sugar Monitor, Hearing Aides, feeding plans, and lift transfer procedure as well as specialized equipment.
• Provide clerical support to the teacher, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Learning Support Teacher, Classroom Teacher, and/or Special Education Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent necessary

Recommended:

• An associate degree or higher; or
• Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credits); or
• The successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment

Required Documents:

• Current PA Criminal History background check
• Current Federal Criminal background check
• Current Child Abuse background check

Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to HROffice@hempfieldsd.org.

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