Sunrise School: Itinerant Building Paraprofessional At Large - ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

Job Title:  Paraprofessional

Position Summary: A Paraprofessional’s role is to increase the quality of instruction to students by performing any instructional or non-instructional tasks required, under the supervision of a certified professional (teacher, therapist, principal, and supervisor). Paraprofessionals are not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching/learning process.

Two categories:

(1)   Center-Based Paraprofessionals

(2)   District Paraprofessionals

AIU School-Based Paraprofessionals:

ClassroomParaprofessionals:areassigned to one specific building and a specific classroom within that building

BuildingParaprofessionals:can be placed in up to 3 specific assignments per semester.

BuildingProfessionals AtLarge:can be placed in anyassignmentwithin a specific buildingon adailybasis.

Itinerant Paraprofessionals: can be assigned to one of the three AIU operated schools each day and are assigned responsibilities by the principal each morning. In the event there is not a need in that building that day, the principal can assign them to an alternate AIU operated school for a day or extended assignment as needed.

District Paraprofessionals: Include all Paraprofessionals employed in other locations, including school district classrooms, DART and Speech/Language classrooms.

All Paraprofessionals follow the same duties prescribed in this job description.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.     Assists children to and from the bus at arrival and departure times when program and types of children warrant.

2.     Facilitates personal care services as needed to assist students with activities of daily living necessary for comfort and well-being, including toileting of children.

3.     Prepares and operates instructional equipment and materials including, but not limited to: audio/visual equipment, iPad, Smartboard, Xerox copies, lamination, computer documents/printing, visual aids, artwork, etc., as directed by the teacher and/or therapist.

4.     Assures that all possible measures are taken to assist a child in the event of an emergency until help arrives. This includes notifying the immediate supervisor and/or supervising administrator immediately.

5.     Maintains good housekeeping and follows program health guidelines in the classroom and diaper changing areas. This includes proper storage of materials, supplies and equipment; cleaning chalkboards, tables and chairs as needed; placing desks, tables and chairs in proper order, etc.

6.     Updates attendance records and data collection, as programs require under AIU PA Certified Professional direction, handles and maintains confidentiality as it pertains to special education.

7.     Assistswithfeedingofstudents whoare unabletofeedthemselves.In addition,maycollectlunch/snackmoney, submit lunch count informationand supervisestudents in the cafeteria as needed.

8.     Assistsstudents in the use of teachingdevices, such asassistive technologydevicesandcomputers, and other equipmentusedfor individualizedinstruction.

9.     Participates in parent/teacher conferencesandIEPconferences,as requested.

10.  Interactsandassists in the supervision of studentsduringwork-instructedassignments, playactivities,and emergencydrills accordingto thestandards andpolicies ofthe program, in allenvironmentsthroughout the schoolday,whileunder the direct supervision ofthe AIU PA CertifiedProfessionaland/orAdministration.

11.  PerformsreinforcementinstructionalservicesasdelegatedbythePA CertifiedProfessional,including, (but not limitedto),reinforcingactivities in the visual,auditory, motorand cognitive areas.

12.  FollowsandimplementsIEPs (includingbehavioral interventionplans) underthedirection ofthe AIUPACertifiedProfessional, follows andreinforces thebehavioralmanagementsystem in place and assists the teacher withstudentswhomayneed physical intervention usingacceptedprocedures(NCIor anyother AIUapprovedprocedures).

13.  Attendstrainingasrequiredfor performance ofjob. This mayinclude but is notlimited to NCI, CPR, FirstAid,Confidentiality,UniversalPrecautionsandvariousdiagnoses.

14.  Accompanies theteacherandstudents on fieldtrips or community-basedinstructionduringtheschool day.

15.  Performsothereducationallyrelateddutiesassignedbythe teacherand/or Administration.

1. Associates Degree or equivalent number of college credits (60) or a PATTAN Paraeducator Certificate.
   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.
   
   
   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.
   1. Be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
   2. Be able to sit on preschool-size chairs and floor as necessary (PEI)
   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: Building Principal or Program Supervisor
   Department: Special Education and Support Services
   
   
   Position Schedule: 189 days, Monday - Friday
   Salary: $21,117.00-$21,592.00 AIUFT Bargaining Unit Agreement Step 1 (2024-2025)
   Benefits: Per the AIUFT Bargaining Unit Agreement
   
   To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a resume and proof of education 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.