Para Professional in Bensalem, PA

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Job Description

Step into a vital support role in special education, working with students with severe autism and behavioral challenges. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who thrive in highly structured, hands-on environments and are passionate about making a significant impact on student growth. Assignments are determined based on current openings and may be in high school or elementary (K-8) classrooms supporting a high-intensity, severe-needs student population.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of paraprofessional experience in a school special education program (PreK12) with severe autism and behavioral needs, clearly detailed on your resume
• Ability to commit to a full-time MondayFriday schedule (7:30 AM3:00 PM or 8:00 AM3:30 PM), with a mandatory orientation week (8:30 AM4:30 PM) prior to starting
• Comfortable working in settings where students may display aggressive or self-injurious behaviors and require intensive safety interventions
• Willingness to assist with personal care routines including toileting, feeding, transfers, and active daily support
• Commute: Must reside within 35 minutes of the school area with reliable transportation
• Must meet PA paraprofessional requirements (two years post-secondary study, associates degree, or the state/local assessment option). If not, readiness to complete required certification within the first 60 days is essential
• Completion of all clearances and references prior to start, per onboarding protocols

Primary Duties:

• Deliver structured behavioral and academic support in classrooms, following established safety protocols
• Implement individualized student plans and assist classroom teachers
• Maintain detailed documentation of interventions and progress
• Foster a safe, supportive environment for all students

Benefits & Highlights:

• Contract role with stable, full-time hours during the school year
• Opportunity for long-term professional growth in a specialized setting

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make a lasting difference in students lives, apply today to begin the screening and onboarding process!