Job Description

Paraprofessional at Birch Agency summary:

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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Keywords:

Special Education, Paraprofessional, Teacher's Aide, Classroom Support, Individualized Education Plan, ADL Assistance, Behavior Management, Student Tutoring, Educational Materials, Student Supervision

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