Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level II

Position: Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level 2 (JobID 5160)

Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail)

Pay Rate: $21.96per hour

Schedule:Dependent upon location/position; up to 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday;180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar

Benefit Eligible: Yes - positions working at least 30 hours per week

Effective Date: ASAPOpportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:

Beaver Creek Elementary

Bradford Heights Elementary

Brandywine Wallace Elementary

East Ward Elementary

Lionville Elementary

Pickering Valley Elementary

Shamona Creek Elementary

Springton Manor Elementary

Uwchlan Hills Elementary

West Bradford Elementary

Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center

Downingtown Middle School

Lionville Middle School

Downingtown High School East

Downingtown High School West

STEM Academy

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.

At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

Communicate openly to build relationships and trust

Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed

Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth

Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment

Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning

Strive to be kind and reflective

Focus on the solution and put people first

Lead by example!

Job Summary: To work with teachers and other educational professionals in supporting student achievement and facilitating independence.Qualifications:To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.

High school diploma or GED

Highly Qualified Status by one of the following means is required:

Possess an associate's degree or higher

Have completed two years of post-secondary study (48 college credits)

Attain the PA Credential of Competency Certification within the first year of employment

Experience working with children

Strong organizational skills required

Proficiency in the use of technology

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certification

Must complete 20 hours of professional development that is aligned with the PA Competency Standards annually

Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record

Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements

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Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached job descriptions for more details on these specific opportunities)Paraprofessional Level 1:

Attains and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification.

Completes staff development on an annual basis as required by the district or state mandates

Provides individual and/or small group support to implement specific academic, behavioral, and/or physical accommodations as outlined by the Individualized Education Program

Provides assistance in the development and preparation of instructional materials and adaptive strategies while utilizing technology programs and computers

Maintains confidentiality of student records and information

Supports inclusion, socialization, and independence within the school setting/and or in the community

Provides transportation for small groups of students in district vehicles to community sites as directed

Collects and maintains data as required by the student plan for medical assistance logs, daily communication logs, and anecdotal records

Utilization of technology for data collection, reporting, emailing and assisting students in computer software applications as needed

Print, file, scan and record student progress reports, charts, certificates, or materials for interventions

Consults with teachers to implement goals and monitor progress

Assists students with make-up sessions as needed

Paraprofessional Level 2 (including all duties and responsibilities of Level 1, and the following):

May provide direct student assistance with monitoring of medical condition, physical needs, personal care, feeding,and/or toileting

Exposure to body fluids

Provides intensive program level support, (academic, behavioral, and physical), to students in specialized classes: Autistic Support, Bridges, Life Skills, MDS, SAILS and Transition Program

Summary of Benefits:

Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program

Tuition Reimbursement

State Pension System (PSERS)

Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service

and much more!

EOE