Classroom Paraeducator
South Fayette Twp. School District is seeking a:
Classroom Paraeducator
JOB GOALS:
To assist children in self-sufficiency, communications, interpersonal, mobility and behavioral skills.
To encourage, support and educate students by assisting them in the performance of daily living activities necessary for their comfort, well-being and integrity.
To promote independence to the maximum extent possible to be successful based on the individual needs of each student and their disabilities.
To assist the regular and special education teachers in all facets of the South Fayette educational program such as to maximize students participation and success in the least restrictive environment.
To assist students with their learning, behavioral, emotional and/or social difficulties so that they may participate successfully in the least restrictive environment.
To maintain the safety of students at all times. This is a critical function of the paraeducators responsibility as students may lack awareness of the most basic safety regulations, including: avoiding dangerous situations, recognizing hazards previously warned about, responding appropriately to danger signals, wandering into unknown areas, and/or touching/handling/smelling/tasting unknown objects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Two or Four Year Degree (preference to the field of education)
2. Current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
3. Experience working with children with disabilities
4. Ability to work cooperatively with many individuals
5. Ability to communicate with adults and children effectively
6. Dependable and mature in demeanor
7. Excellent writing skills
8. Ability to take notes
9. Ability to learn about specific characteristics, interventions, and strategies related to varying disabilities/atypical syndromes 05/18/2022
10. Strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the school district
11. Expresses a strong desire and enthusiasm to make a difference in a students lives
12. Experience in behavior strategies in working with children/youth
Applications deadline by 4:00 PM December 12, 2022 or until position is filled.