Immediately Need Elementary Highly Qualified Autistic Support Teacher Aides 2023-2024 SY in USA

Job title: Elementary Highly Qualified Autistic Support Teacher Aides 2023-2024 SY Company: West York Area School District Job description: The West York Area School District has new Elementary Highly Qualified Autistic Support Teacher Aide openings at Wallace, Lincolnway, and Trimmer Elementary for the 2023-2024 SY, pending board approval of these positions. Requirements/Experience:

• Highly qualified, with a minimum of 48 post-secondary credits, or
• Associate?s degree, or
• Highly qualified assessment
• Experience with, and interest in, working with students

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist the teacher in fostering readiness and socialization skills deemed necessary for later academic success.
• Prepare instructional materials, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of student progress charts.
• Assist with clerical and non-instructional duties, including projecting a positive image for the district.
• Assist with maintaining up-to-date records for each student, describing strategies for each student?s program.
• Assist special education teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, ensuring the continuance of the educational program developed by the teacher.
• Assists with planning and implementing individual and group strategies for students as defined by the student?s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Reads, understands, and is responsible for implementing and documenting behavior plans and/or Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work closely with the teacher as a member of the educational team to continually modify the program for each student.
• Observes and intervenes to redirect inappropriate behavior.
• Assist with promoting safety practices, building, and classroom rules, and in situations of illness or injury.
• Attend training as dictated by the supervisor.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Principal, or designee.

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: (The WYASD will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.)

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit.
• Ability to bend, twist, and climb stairs.
• Ability to reach above and below the waist.
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects.
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion.
• Occasionally lift/push and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be courteous, congenial, cooperative, and service-oriented.
• Professional appearance.
• Utilize databases, Microsoft Office products, and other district software and technology proficiently, as designated by the supervisor.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team (as circumstances warrant), and able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, personnel at all levels, and members of the public.
• Follow written and verbal directions, provide direction, and motivate peers.
• Must be able to read/write/correspond clearly, concisely, and effectively at a post-secondary level; interpret and follow district policies, regulations, and work rules; and exercise good judgment.

Schedule (times may vary):

• 8 hours per day, which includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch

Compensation: In accordance with the support agreement.

• Rates for 2023-2024 SY range from $12.73 - $18.71 (rates based on education & experience)

Stipend: Special Education Aides assigned to Autistic Support classrooms will receive an annual stipend of $1,250. This will be divided into two (2) equal payments, prorated based on days worked in the position, paid at the end of each semester. This shall remain in effect until the last student instructional day of the 2023-2024 SY. EOE Attachment(s): Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary: Location: USA Apply Job!