Immediately Need Elementary Highly Qualified Autistic Support Teacher Aides 2023-2024 SY in USA

Job title: Elementary Highly Qualified Autistic Support Teacher Aides 2023-2024 SY

Company: West York Area School District

Job description: The West York Area School District has new Elementary Highly Qualified Autistic Support Teacher Aide openings at Wallace, Lincolnway, and Trimmer Elementary for the 2023-2024 SY, pending board approval of these positions.



Requirements/Experience:

• Highly qualified, with a minimum of 48 post-secondary credits, or


• Associate?s degree, or


• Highly qualified assessment


• Experience with, and interest in, working with students

• Assist the teacher in fostering readiness and socialization skills deemed necessary for later academic success.


• Prepare instructional materials, as needed.


• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of student progress charts.


• Assist with clerical and non-instructional duties, including projecting a positive image for the district.


• Assist with maintaining up-to-date records for each student, describing strategies for each student?s program.


• Assist special education teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, ensuring the continuance of the educational program developed by the teacher.


• Assists with planning and implementing individual and group strategies for students as defined by the student?s Individual Education Plan (IEP).


• Reads, understands, and is responsible for implementing and documenting behavior plans and/or Individual Education Plans (IEP).


• Work closely with the teacher as a member of the educational team to continually modify the program for each student.


• Observes and intervenes to redirect inappropriate behavior.


• Assist with promoting safety practices, building, and classroom rules, and in situations of illness or injury.


• Attend training as dictated by the supervisor.


• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Principal, or designee.

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit.


• Ability to bend, twist, and climb stairs.


• Ability to reach above and below the waist.


• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects.


• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion.


• Occasionally lift/push and/or move up to 20 pounds.


• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.


• Must be courteous, congenial, cooperative, and service-oriented.


• Professional appearance.


• Utilize databases, Microsoft Office products, and other district software and technology proficiently, as designated by the supervisor.


• Must be able to work independently or in a team (as circumstances warrant), and able to work with frequent interruptions.


• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, personnel at all levels, and members of the public.


• Follow written and verbal directions, provide direction, and motivate peers.


• Must be able to read/write/correspond clearly, concisely, and effectively at a post-secondary level; interpret and follow district policies, regulations, and work rules; and exercise good judgment.

• 8 hours per day, which includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch

• Rates for 2023-2024 SY range from $12.73 - $18.71 (rates based on education & experience)

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