Special Education Para Professional in Levittown, PA

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Job Description

Step into a rewarding opportunity supporting students with significant needs as part of a dynamic paraprofessional pool. This contract role serves elementary through high school students with moderate to high-intensity behavioral and safety needs. Flexibility and commitment are key; as assignments are fluid and may shift throughout Levittown, Quakertown, and Perkasie.

Youll be deployed where support is urgently neededassisting students who may display aggressive or self-injurious behaviors, and require hands-on support, including in personal care. Your expertise in implementing safety interventions and working within structured, behavioral support settings will be essential as you contribute directly to student success and well-being.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience as a paraprofessional in a K-12 special education setting working with severe autism and behavioral challenges
• Documented experience with MDS, ADL, AS3, behaviors, and autism support
• Comfortable with intensive behavioral and safety support, including 1:1 engagement and personal care (toileting, transfers, feeding, etc.)
• Must reside within a 35-minute commute of the placement area
• Full-time availability, MondayFriday (37.5 hours/week), with flexibility for varied start/end times between 6:45 AM4:01 PM
• Willing to attend a mandatory one-week orientation prior to placement
• Meets at least one Pennsylvania paraprofessional qualification requirement, or able to achieve certification within 60 days
• Two professional references from prior paraprofessional supervisors

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized and group support to students with behavioral, communication, and safety needs
• Assist in the implementation of IEPs, behavioral plans, and therapeutic interventions
• Collaborate with educators and specialists to maintain a positive, structured, and safe learning environment
• Adapt to frequent assignment changes as part of the paraprofessional pool

If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, supportive school environment, submit your updated resume with required references and answers to the designated screening questions. Embark on a role where your dedication and compassion will impact students every dayapply now!