TOWANDA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION

AIDE (PARAPROFESSIONAL)

JOB TITLE: AIDE II
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
GROUP: TAESPA
REPORTS TO: Principal; Principal/Student Services Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY
Provide support to assigned student(s) under the direction of a certified teacher. This support can be direct and one-on-one as well as in small groups and is not limited to any specific environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide assistance to assigned student(s) or small groups of students as directed by a certified teacher or administrator.
2. Accompany and support assigned student(s) in a variety of environments throughout the school and community.
3. Assist assigned student(s) in accessing the curriculum and school activities successfully and independently.
4. Communicate special information and health concerns to certified teacher(s), administrator(s) and/or health staff as appropriate.
5. Encourage appropriate peer socialization in classroom and social settings as directed by certified teacher or administrator.
6. Produce and maintain records as required.
7. Serve as a positive role model for students in all aspects of performance, demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of public education.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in arrival and departure of students, if assigned.
2. Assist teachers in modifying and adapting assignments in order for the assigned student(s) to participate in the curriculum and/or activities.
3. Participate in meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
4. Support public education and student achievement.
5. Perform other duties as assigned by the certified teacher(s) or supervising administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree or 48 post-secondary education credits or successful completion of a paraprofessional training program required
• Must possess experience and knowledge of students with special needs
• Must complete the minimum number of hours of Professional Development annually based on assignment
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid certification
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
• Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Ability to perform repetitive motion
• Some stooping, kneeling, bending and twisting of the body
• Ability to lift/carry supplies weighing no more than 30 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to provide safe physical management (restrain) of students when necessary

SENSORY ABILITIES

• Visual acuity
• Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical classroom environment
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)

TEMPERAMENT

• Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to develop positive relations with stakeholders

COGNITIVE ABILITY

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Must possess technology skills
• Must appropriately handle confidential information

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job)

Approved May, 2019