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TriSource

Paraprofessional

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,202 / year median in Pennsylvania

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

TriSource is seeking a compassionate and dependable 1:1 Classroom Support Staff/Paraprofessionals to join a specialized school serving students with autism and complex learning, behavioral, and developmental needs. In this role, you will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a student within a small, structured classroom environment. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and comfortable supporting students with disabilities while helping them build academic, behavioral, social, and life skills.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 9:00am-4:00pm Responsibilities Provide 1:1 academic and behavioral support to a student with complex needs. Support learning activities and implement individualized educational strategies. Encourage and reinforce positive social skills and socially appropriate behaviors. Collect and maintain accurate daily student data and assist with reports as needed. Follow and implement established behavior support plans. Help create a positive, structured, and supportive classroom environment. Provide crisis intervention when necessary, including the use of approved Safety-Care techniques and physical restraint only as a last resort. Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other school staff to support student success. Maintain compassionate, ethical, and professional conduct at all times. Qualifications High School Diploma or Associate's Degree required. Experience working with children or individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, or special education needs is preferred. Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check FBI EDU Fingerprinting Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance Act 126 Clearance/Training Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form Negative TB Test Must be patient, compassionate, dependable, and comfortable working in a structured classroom environment. Ability to follow behavior plans and utilize established intervention strategies. Ability to respond appropriately during challenging or crisis situations. If you are patient, compassionate, and passionate about supporting students with special needs, we encourage you to apply! #IND1
Pay:
$20.00 - $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 per week
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Classroom:
1 year (Required) Working with individuals with autism: 1 year (Preferred) Behavior management: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
Horsham, PA 19044 (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Horsham, PA 19044 (Required)
Work Location:
In person