Washington Heights Special Education Paraprofessionals

The following Full-time Paraprofessional positions are available at Washington Heights Elementary School through employment with CCRES. Please see attached job descriptions for additional information.

Position: Hours per Day
Personal Care Paraprofessional (Learning Support): 7

Interested applicants should submit their application materials through CCRES here https://apply.workable.com/ccres/j/597230958A.

Paraeducator Credential of Competency:

The state requires all Instructional Assistants working with students in special education to have a minimum of 48 or more undergraduate credits or a Credential of Competency. Below is information about this credential and how to obtain it if you are offered a position with the District. The Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania is a voluntary program which provides a way for special education paraprofessionals to reach qualified status as required by Pennsylvania regulations. When a district has verified a special education paraprofessional's competence in each of the standards outlined in the Competency Assessment Checklist, the Checklist document is submitted to the Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education. Upon review and approval of the submitted documents, the applicant will be issued a Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania. Click the link below to review the free trainings and download the Credential of Competency Checklist.

1. Coursework Link: https://pattan.framewelder.com/courses/paraprofessionals/category/bureau-of-special-education-paraprofessi1 - 7 trainings (2 hours per training) all FREE via PATTAN

2. Credential of Competency Checklist Link: https://www.pattan.net/assets/PaTTAN/17/17ea43ce-1726-42d5-8851-f9e6536cf7b3.pdf

Persons wishing to apply should submit the required application materials online. Application materials will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The West Shore School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Minority candidates encouraged to apply.

• Attachment(s):
• Personal Care Paraprofessional Job Description
• Special Education Paraprofessional - Updated.doc