Part-time Paraeducator: Emotional Support

Part-time

5.5 hrs./day (9:00-2:30); Monday-Friday

Minimum hourly salary: $11.08

The paraeducators assigned to special education classes or programs provide instructional support to the teacher (instructional leader) and students and are under the general supervision of the program supervisor of special education.

Requirements:

1. Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Copy of transcript required within 30 days of employment.
2. Possess an associate degree or higher. Copy of degree or transcripts required within 30 days of employment.
3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through an approved form of assessment, i.e. CAPE Test, within 6 months of
   employment. Copy of the Cape Test results must be submitted as soon as received. Cost of the test is paid by the employee.
4. Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education or will complete within 6 months of employment. A copy of the credential must be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE.

       AND

As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to position. Pro-ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year.