Special Education Paraeducator

The Bellefonte Area School District is accepting applications for the Special Education Paraeducator position

Location: Bellefonte Area High School Work Day : 6.75hrs Work Year : 180 days/year; 9-month position; 11 paid holidays.

Pay & Benefits

See attached document (below) for information about pay & benefits

Pay Level: C Benefits Included: Medical, Dental, Vision

Position Overview

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support students with academic, behavioral, and social skill development under the direction of the classroom teacher. This vital role contributes to inclusive learning environments by assisting students in both special education and general education settings. The successful candidate will provide individualized support, foster student independence, and collaborate with educators to promote student success.

Key Responsibilities

The Special Education Paraeducator will:

• Respect the role of teacher(s) as supervisor.
• Collaborates closely with supervisor(s) and special education teachers to enhance student learning.
• Provide clerical and supportive duties as designated and keeping records as needed.
• Participates in training/meetings as assigned to help with student achievement in skill deficit areas.
• Interpersonal skills using patience and courtesy with students, staff, and parents/guardians.
• Works with students to improve student self-confidence and motivation.
• Conducts and follows schedules that include whole group, small group, and individual lessons, with training to enhance student's behavior management/social-emotional development, academic skill areas, and functional skills.
• Implements the fidelity of positive behavior intervention plans and behavior management techniques needed to ensure student growth and achievement.
• Provides instruction in skill deficit areas including academic, behavioral, social, and daily living.
• Provide re-teaching, pre-teaching and tutorial support under the direction of the teacher.
• Maintains classroom supplies, and assists in planning, and preparing supports for students.
• Carry out activities as directed by related service providers (e.g., Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Vision Teachers, Speech and Language Pathologists).
• Administers positive reinforcement strategies and techniques.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all student information.
• Provides students with a safe learning atmosphere.
• Enforce all school regulations and classroom rules with students.
• Assist students in extra-curricular and community-based instruction including transportation of students and support to access work sites for job shadowing experiences.
• Supervise and/or assist students with self-care activities (toileting, washing face and hands, clothing care, feeding, etc.).
• Assist students with feeding and food preparation as needed.
• Become knowledgeable with assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by teachers or administrators.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Associates or Bachelor's Degree or 48 college credits

Experience Requirements

Minimum:

• Six months experience working with students

Preferred:

• Previous role working with students in public education

Certifications & Licenses

Required:

• Completion of Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Training and Exam

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will need the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Ability to stand or walk fifty percent (50%) of the workday. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. Ability to hear with 40 decibel loss maximum and see with acuity of 20 inches or less, and far acuity of at least 20 feet normal depth perception, field of vision and accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is frequently moderate to loud. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Application Requirements

External Applicants

Please submit the following documents with your online application:

• Current employment clearances (dated within the past 5 years):

• Act 34 -- Criminal History

• Act 114 -- FBI Fingerprint

• Act 151 -- PA Child Abuse

• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts

• Act 168 paperwork, Physical exam results, TB test results (required upon hire)

Clearances must be for employment purposes. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted. Visit for more information.

Internal Applicants

Use your district login to create an internal account. Click "Internal" on the Job Listings page and follow the instructions.

Cover Letter Instructions

Address your cover letter to:

Dr. Roy Rakszawski

Superintendent of Schools 318 North Allegheny Street Bellefonte, PA 16823

Contact Information

For general application or position-related questions, contact our Human Resources Department

Email: [email protected] Phone: 814-355-4814 x3057

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bellefonte Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns or view our non-discrimination policy at