Pre-K Counts Teacher Assistant/Paraeducator

Position Type:
General Pre-K Counts/PreK Counts Teacher Assistant/Paraeducator
Date Posted:
1/10/2024
Location:
See List BelowPre-K Counts Paraeducator
Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!
Summary of position:
Assist the teacher in supervising students, in helping plan and implement a curriculum, and in creating an environment which responds to the needs of the students in the classroom. When applicable, assist IP teams in implementing IP goals and objectives.
Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):

• Greet parents and visitors.
• Help students develop self-help/adaptive skills by actively participating in all phases of mealtime activities, toileting, and dressing activities.
• Monitor activities to ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Assist in supervising students independently and assist with difficult students under the supervision of the teacher.
• Help prepare for and participate in activities, and clean up after activity.
• Assist students to participate in daily activities to gain independent skills which are aligned with the Pennsylvania Learning Standards.
• Contribute to daily and weekly planning and evaluation sessions and carry out planned activities for individuals, as well as groups.
• Assist in evaluating individual students and in data collection/recordkeeping.
• Under the direction of the teacher and/or team, work with individual students to address needs identified in an IP, and participate in activities designed by the teacher/therapist under his/her direction to implement, and collect data on IP objectives, when applicable.
• Assist with the completion and maintenance of applicable paperwork and documentation, as required by the program.
• Maintain information pertaining to BCIU sites, programs, students, and their families in a confidential manner.
• Participate in activities planned for families and promote community connections.
• Attend meetings and professional development opportunities, and maintain records of such attendance, as required by program and/or supervisor.
• Assist in the maintenance of the classroom.
• Work cooperatively with an attitude of support as a member of the team.

Qualification:

• Completion of at least 2 years of postsecondary study or the equivalent; or
• Possession of an Associate's degree or higher; or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and the demonstration of knowledge through a formal state or local academic assessment or possess and maintain current Child Development Associate's (CDA) certificate
• Ability to perform the following physical activities; stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift students, carry thirty (30) pounds, be outside in all seasons, prepare food, hear within normal ranges, and see within normal ranges.
• The employee in this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as provider under such programs by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position.
• Ability to relate well to students and families.
• Minimum of 18 years old.

Locations:

• BCIU Learning Center at the Education Centre
• BCIU Learning Center at Tilden Elementary

Schedule:
Full-time, 7 hours/day, 70 hours/two weeks, 185 days/year, 10 months/year for 2023-2024
Full-time, 7 hours/day, 70 hours/two weeks, 190 days/year, 10 months/year for 2024-2025
Salary:
$14.87/hour
$17.39/hour - Chapter 14 Para Credentialing (Effective January 1, 2024)
$18.74/hour - Bachelors degree - Guest Teacher eligibility/registered behavior technician certification (Effective January 1, 2024)
Benefits Included:
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Long term disability
Life insurance
Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System
Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions
Attachment(s):

• ECSS Paraeducator_01312022.pdf