Special Education Assistants For The Classroom- Franklin Learning Center (Cnas Welcome To Apply!)

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Description

This is for a classroom assistant in a special needs classroom- in Franklin County, PA. There are a few positions available in multiple programs, though no experience is required, but must be willing to learn and love children.

A Teacher Assistant (TA) assists a teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, ensuring the continuance of the education program developed by the teacher.

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) assists a student with self-sufficiency, communication, interpersonal, social, academic, and mobility skills. The PCA assists a student in accessing their educational program which could include assistance with balance, visual perceptual activities, fine and/or gross motor skills, boarding/exiting school van, prompts to stay focused.

Please read the attached job descriptions on www.iu12.org/employment for an outline of job expectations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, required

• Must have or be willing to obtain and maintain current certificate in first aid

• Must have or be willing to obtain and maintain current certificate in CPR

• Must have or be willing to obtain and maintain current certificate in LIU approved Crisis Management program

• Must obtain highly qualified status within one year from date of hire

• Highly qualified means completing two (2) years of postsecondary study (48 credits) OR

• Possess an associate degree or higher OR

• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment*

• *The LIU recognizes two (2) local assessments to assist paraprofessional staff in attaining the PDE requirements:

• The Special Education Credential of Competency OR

• The CAPE test

Terms of Employment

Full time, 7-hour day,188 day working year- follows traditional school year schedule. 7:45am-3:15pm Monday through Friday, no nights, summer, weekends, or holidays.

Salary

Minimum is $14.50 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits package. Eligible LIU employees have free access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center!