Preschool Early Intervention: Paraprofessional, Elizabeth Forward I
1. Associate degree or equivalent number of college credits (60) or a PATTAN Paraeducator Certificate required.
2. 1-2 years’ experience working with children with special needs strongly preferred.
3. Training in crisis intervention, CPR and First Aid preferred.
4. Ability to work as part of the educational team.
5. Strong interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
7. Ability to prioritize identified needs of students by following directives of classroom teachers, staff and peers, as well as the goals of the IEP.
8. Experience working with preschool age children preferred.
Additional Requirements:
1. Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR clearances are required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
2. School Personnel Health Record and TB Test (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
2. Be able to sit on preschool-size chairs and floor as necessary
3. Walk up and down stairs, walk/run to implement services
4. Be able to lift, carry, push, and pull 35 pounds
5. Be able to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies and interact and facilitate the learning of the students
6. Be able to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
7. Be able to hear clearly
8. Adequate vision to perform duties
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Paraprofessional.
Reports To: Program Supervisor
Department: Special Education
Position Schedule: 189 days, Monday-Friday, August to August
Salary: AIUFT Bargaining Unit Agreement Step 1 $21,177.00 - $21,592.00 AIUFT (2024-2025)
Benefits: Per the AIUFT Bargaining Unit Agreement
To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume and transcripts at AIU Career Site
Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.