The Paraprofessional supports special education students by assisting with classroom management, one-on-one tutoring, and daily living activities. They help implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), provide physical and behavioral support, and act as a liaison among teachers, staff, and families. This role requires experience with special needs students and contributes to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Job Position: Paraprofessional
Location: Morton, PA 19070
Description:
Birch Agency is seeking a Paraprofessionals/ Teacher's Aide to join our team
We are seeking dedicated special education Paraprofessionals and Teaching Assistants to join our team in a classroom setting supporting students in the Morton, PA area for the 2025/2026 School Year. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with students and supporting educators in creating a positive learning environment and supporting individuals with special needs.
Responsibilities :
Provide one-on-one tutoring (if such tutoring is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher).
Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and/or other materials.
Act as a liaison in communicating with teacher and other IU and district staff regarding ongoing needs of students.
Support parental involvement activities.
Provide support across all educational settings; escort and supervise students to various locations across all educational settings.
Assist the student to use equipment.
Assist the student to use and maintain augmentative communication devices.
Assist a student to ambulate, position, and transfer.
Advocate for and provide support for students with various special needs including but not limited to Autism Spectrum support; Behavior management; Physical disabilities and Learning disabilities.
Support students in range of motion and other exercises.
Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) as needed (e.g. feeding, grooming, bathing, toileting, diapering, etc.).
Monitor the incidence and prevalence of designated health problems or medical conditions (e.g., seizure precautions or extreme lethargy).
Accompany student on school bus or other vehicle.
Cue, redirect or monitor to ensure that the student performs ADL tasks when a cognitive impairment prevents a student from knowing when or how to carry out the task (e.g., a student may not be able to dress without instruction on how to do so or need reminders of what to do and when).
Observe/monitor and redirect/intervention to assist with completion of ADL’s.
Cue the student to pay attention, participate in activities and complete tasks.
Participate in the implementation of each student's IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) and C.E.Rs (if applicable)
Assist with data collection of student performance.
May be trained, when qualified, to occasionally transport students.
Assist with setting up educational environment and preparing materials for instruction.
Required Job Qualifications:
Minimum of one year of experience working as a special education paraprofessional/teacher's assistant/ Lead Teacher / Daycare Teacher/ DSP
Experience working with students in educational settings such as private schools, daycares, or classrooms
Experience assisting with ADLs including but not limited to feeding and toileting.
Join our team of Special Education and Healthcare Professionals! We offer affordable benefits, a competitive hourly rate, along with a weekly paycheck to name a few. For more information regarding this position, ESY opportunities, and/or additional school-based positions.
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