Paraprofessional - Emotional Support - Morton, United States - Delaware County Intermediate Unit

Description

The job of Paraprofessional was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during nonclassroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.

Minimum requirements:

* High school diploma
* Must acquire status as a Highly Qualified Paraprofessional
* Participation, successful completion, and passing required professional development events, in-services, and trainings
* Experience with children
* Experience with students with behaviors preferred
* Flexible and reliable
* Ability to work effectively and regularly with a computer
* Must have adequate verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to function under the direction of the teacher
* Possess good judgment
* Ability to establish rapport with students
* Ability to maintain positive relationships with program staff
* Reliable means of transportation

This position works the school year. Additional hours available over the summer.

Crisis position comes with additional stipend of $5500, which is prorated based on start date.

4 positions available - split between 2 locations (ASTON & TCA).

Please note that prior to being offered a position with DCIU all clearances must be on file. If you do not have them, or they are more than 5 years old, they must be obtained through the following websites:

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Child Abuse History Clearance
* PA Criminal Background Check
* FBI Background Check information
* Click to schedule an appointment and find a fingerprinting location
* The service code to use is: 1KG6S7