Elementary Reading Room Paraeducator
South Fayette Township School District is seeking a Elementary Reading Room Paraeducator.
REPORTS TO:
Elementary School Principals
JOB GOALS:
To assist the reading specialists and/or teachers in monitoring the progress of students reading skills
To assist the reading specialists and/or teachers in the delivery of reading instruction to students in the reading room
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Possess two-year or four-year college degree graduate
2. Possess or be willing to obtain CPR Certification (First aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
3. Possess experience in working with children
4. Possess the ability to work cooperatively with others
5. Possess the ability to communicate with adults and children
6. Possess excellent writing skills
7. Possess the ability to learn about strategies and interventions to utilize with students struggling with reading
8. Dependable and mature
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for performing tasks given to you by the reading specialists and/or teachers.
2. Responsible for assisting the reading specialists and/or teachers in monitoring the progress of students
3. Responsible for supervising students and managing student behaviors using specific behavioral management techniques throughout the school day.
4. Responsible for participating in parent/teacher conferences when requested.
5. Responsible for assisting in maintaining communication between home and school.
6. Responsible for monitoring and charting student behaviors 02/08/2023
7. Responsible for following the Individualized Education Plan and Positive Behavior Support Plan of a student or group of students.
8. Responsible for assisting the teaching staff in performing duties in the classroom or completing paperwork.
9. Responsible for attending staff development sessions.
10. Responsible for attending meetings with outside consultants, if necessary.
11. May be asked to perform other job-related responsibilities as designated by the teachers, reading specialists and/or building principal.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Rate $15.62 as per the negotiated contract for the probationary period of 60 working days; followed by the regular rate of $19.53 per hour after successful completion of the probationary period. Paraeducator job assignments/positions may change during the school year or year-to year based on student needs in the building and/or training.
Internal and External Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m. February 22, 2023, or until position is filled
EOE