Emotional Support - Special Education Paraprofessional

Emotional Support - Special Education Paraprofessionals
District-Wide
2026-2027 School Year

Job Summary: Provide academic, functional, and behavioral support to assigned student(s) as directed by the Emotional Support Teacher and/or Classroom Teacher. Support the Emotional Support teacher with daily classroom routines and expectations.


Position Information:

• Full-time - with benefits, and Part-time available
• Monday-Friday, 184 days/year
• Hours per day: Varies
• Range 08, Starting Salary $16.00

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Encourage student independence.
2. Provide instructional support to the teacher or assigned student(s) by assisting in differentiated instruction and formative and summative assessment.
3. Provide functional support to assigned student(s) to assist with toileting, feeding, and/or safety (in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playground, etc.).
4. Implement strategies and interventions as outlined in student behavioral support plans. Collect data on individual student academic and behavioral support plans.
5. Work with students to encourage regular daily attendance and develop positive mentor relationships with assigned students.
6. Provide support to assigned students in support settings and push-in to mainstream classes to provide support services in the least restrictive setting.
7. Gather data for the teacher's progress monitoring.
8. Provide assigned student(s) one-to-one support on using assistive technology, as appropriate.
9. Provide support for student health needs, including training on seizure protocols, diabetes protocols, CGM Blood Sugar Monitor, Hearing Aids, and lift transfer procedures, as well as specialized equipment.
10. Provide clerical support to the teacher, as needed.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Emotional Support Teacher, Classroom Teacher, and/or Special Education Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent necessary

Recommended:

• An associate degree or higher; or
• Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credits); or
• The successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment

Required Documents:

• Current PA Criminal History background check
• Current Federal Criminal background check
• Current Child Abuse background check

Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to [email protected].

EOE