Job Description
Special education Paraeducator/Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Lansdale, PA
2 DAYS AGO
22622767
Summary
Lansdale, PA
In-Person
$24.46 - $27.18 per Hour
2 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
35.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time
Description Title:
Special Education Paraprofessional Reports To:
Building Principal and/or designated administrator, Special Education Supervisor, and Department Chair Takes Direction From:
Principal, Special Education Supervisor and Special Education Teachers Schedule/Calendar:
7 hours/day 35 hours/week 183 days/year Pay Rate:
$24.61 - $27.18/hour Application Requirement:
Formal application through employer site is required, Applying to this job posting
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Lepera@montgomerycountypa.gov Summary:
Satisfactorily performs a variety of duties in support of student(s) Individualized Education Programs/Plans and/or assists disabled student(s) in both special and regular education settings as directed by professional staff. Duties may include personal care, instruction, clerical tasks, restraining, and/or lifting. Assignments may include, but are not limited to, providing academic, behavioral, environmental and physical/personal support to students. Essential Functions:
Performs or assists daily with required and accurate record keeping, data collection (behavioral, academic, and medical), progress monitoring of IEP goals, administration of assessments including standardized and district
Modifies curriculum and/or instructional activities as directed
Utilizes lesson plans to assist in instruction and reinforcement of student learning via individual or small group instruction, including supplementary or independent projects
Monitors, maintains and reinforces behaviors and learning by following behavior and individual management plans
May be required to use proper restraining techniques or assist professional staff with restraints
Student behaviors may include, but not limited to, hitting, kicking, biting, pinching, pulling hair, spitting, pushing, cursing, and running
Escorts/moves students to other locations daily or as required
When necessary, assists with physical needs related to mobility, such as lifting, transferring, assisting with wheelchairs, lifts, and other equipment, etc
Protects and oversees the safety and health and well-being of students in community-based learning environments
Monitors playgrounds, lunchrooms, hallways, study halls, and other student locations
Accompanies and oversees assigned student(s) at all required times
Regularly assists students with personal and hygienic care skills, including but not limited to, toileting and/or diapering, hand washing, tooth brushing, and hair combing as outlined in student records (IEPs, 504s, and any other applicable document)
Maintains student, staff, and school confidentiality, including medical information
Prepares instructional materials (copy, collate, laminate) as directed
Assists staff (OT, PT, S&L, nurse) in providing support services to students across all learning environments as directed
Monitors adaptive equipment and reports any equipment that is in need of repair, batteries, or other attention to operate properly
Satisfactorily performs other duties as assigned Education and/or Certification Required:
High School Degree/GED. (or) Associate's degree or 2 years of higher education, preferred. (and) Continuing Education/Certification as required by state and/or federal mandates Experience Needed:
2 years and/or demonstrate a knowledge of children. Requisite Skills:
Work as a team member and be able to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, & school community
Ability to exercise good judgment
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet timelines and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to students and staff
Ability to accept change and handle other non-routine or unscheduled tasks as assigned
Being proactive, demonstrate motivation and initiative
Knowledge of first aid, CPR and computer software
Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion ADA Compliance:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position. Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Light work Medium work Heavy work Very heavy work Sedentary:
involves sitting most of the time. Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects. Light work:
If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Medium work:
The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects. Heavy work:
The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects. Very heavy work:
The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams APPLY ON EMPLOYER'S WEBSITE
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