Pottsgrove School District has job openings for the 2026-2027 school year at all of its school buildings for Special Education Paraprofessionals.
JOB SUMMARY: Special education paraprofessionals provide instructional and non-instructional supports and services for students in an educational and work settings. A special education paraprofessional/personal care assistant is a person who works with one or more students with disabilities under the direction of a teacher or certified professional. The Special Education Paraprofessional provides instructional, behavioral, adaptive/functional, and physical support to students to ensure they become proficient in all endeavors. Deliver academic and physical assistance under the guidance of the teacher in a professional, and diplomatic manner that complies with all district confidentiality, instructional, and professionalism requirements.
REPORTS TO AND IS EVALUATED BY: Building Principal, Supervisor of Special Education, and/or Coordinator of Special Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Protect the confidentiality of all pupil information in accordance with district policy.
• Assist students with classroom assignments, tests, and activities, ensuring they understand all materials provided by the teacher.
• Implement positive behavior support plans and monitor student progress to ensure compliance with discipline policies as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Available to support the Reflection Room by implementing restorative behavior interventions and data collection as designed by the District-Wide Floating Registered Behavior Technician.
• Tutor individuals or small groups of children utilizing materials and approaches designed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist the teacher with small group instruction and provide coursework assistance to other students in the classroom as needed.
• Collect progress monitoring and other data on students under the direction of the special education or general education teacher.
• Assist children with self-help/functional adaptive skill activities such as feeding, toileting, and dressing as needed.
• Assist the teacher with evaluating and reinforcing pupil lessons and mastery of all annual goals and short-term objectives.
• Assist student(s) with organization of workspace, assignments, and recording homework.
• Provides job coach support and input to students in vocational/work environments within the school and community settings under the support and direction of the special education teacher and/or transition Coordinator.
• Provides direct input and feedback to students on their performance within the work/job settings.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment while ensuring all procedures are followed with fidelity to help students return to their classrooms.
• Prepare instructional materials, including flash cards, games, and learning centers as assigned.
• Prepare materials for extra study and review.
• Document and report relevant information regarding student progress, behavioral changes, or physical needs to the teacher.
• Observe student behaviors and assist in correcting minor issues, alerting the teacher of serious issues.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a positive classroom environment to encourage positive behavior from students.
• Collaborate and provide support for students in general education classrooms.
• Provide supervision and continue classroom activities in the absence of the teacher.
• Supervise students during morning/afternoon duties,field trips, assemblies, lunch, and recess.
• Escort pupils to and from bus/van, gym class, library, and the nurse’s office.
• Perform clerical duties including copying, filing, computer input, progress monitoring data entry, and answering phones.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, workshops, and in-service programs.
• Participate in or provide input to the IEP or 504 team if/when requested by the LEA.
• Use of restraint as a last resort to support student de-escalation may be required based on assignment and the individual employee’s restraint training/certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Teacher, Supervisor of Special Education or Building Principal.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma required. Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 48 or more undergraduate credits or a Credential of Competency via PDE/PaTTAn educational obligation required.
• Must be "Highly Qualified" per the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
• Two (2) years experience with children preferred.
• Must complete required twenty hours of special education Professional Development training hours and submit these to the pupil services department each year.
Locations - openings at all buildings: West Pottsgrove Elementary, Ringing Rocks Elementary, Lower Pottsgrove Elementary, Pottsgrove Middle School, Pottsgrove High School
Elementary Hours: 8:20am - 3:50pm
Middle School Hours: 7:45am - 3:15pm
High School Hours: 7:23am - 2:53pm
Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour based on education level and/or direct experience
Position Type: Full-time, non-exempt. 10-month school year position.
Benefits: Eligible on first day for medical, dental, vision, Rx, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, PSERS (pension for educators).