Special Education Extended School Year: Personal Care Assistant, Pathfinder School

1. High School Diploma, required.
2. Associate’s Degree in Child Development or related field or successfully passing the ParaPro exam by a score of 162 or higher is preferred.
3. Training in Crisis Intervention preferred.
4. CPR/First Aid Certified preferred.
5. Experience working with children with special needs is preferred.
6. Experience working in an educational setting preferred.
7. Ability to work as part of the educational team while supporting the individual needs of the student as identified on the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).
8. Strong interpersonal skills.
9. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
10. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Additional Requirements:

1. Current Act 114, Act 34 and Act 151 required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
2. School Personnel Health Record (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.

1. Sitting for extended period of time
2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers
6. Hearing clearly
7. 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 this position.

Reports To:  Principal or Assistant Principal

Department: Special Education and Pupil Services

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a resume, proof of education and clearances 

Questions: 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.