Paraprofessional

The job of Paraprofessional was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during nonclassroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.Minimum requirements: * High school diploma * Must acquire status as a Highly Qualified Paraprofessional * Participation, successful completion, and passing required professional development events, in-services, and trainings * Experience with children * Flexible and reliable * Ability to work effectively and regularly with a computer * Must have adequate verbal and written communication skills * Ability to function under the direction of the teacher * Possess good judgment * Ability to establish rapport with students * Ability to maintain positive relationships with program staff * Reliable means of transportationPlease note this position is a full time, 10-month position. Summer work is available with additional compensation.Please note that prior to being offered a position with DCIU all clearances must be on file. If you do not have them, or they are more than 5 years old, they must be obtained through the following websites:*

Child Abuse History Clearance* PA Criminal Background Check* FBI Background Check information * Click uenroll.identogo.com to schedule an appointment and find a fingerprinting location * The service code to use is: 1KG6S7