SOUTHEAST DELCO SCHOOL DISTRICTSpecial Education Aide/PCAQualifications:
- Must have Associate's degree or higher or pass a local assessment test or hold at least forty-five (45) college credits or evidence of successful completion of required state test
- First Aid and CPR Training
- Yearly paraprofessional training required - with a minimal of twenty (20) hours of training yearly
- Must complete a PDE state approved crisis intervention restraint training shortly after being hired
- 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 FBI Criminal History Record
- Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- 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
- Considerable bending and twisting of the body required
- Some stooping and squatting required
- Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 25 lbs.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time of the workday
SENSORY ABILITIES:
- Visual acuity
- Auditory acuity
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Typical classroom environment
- Subject to inside environmental conditions
TEMPERAMENT:
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to work with students
- Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
- Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
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
Building Assignment: Various locations availableAvailable: ImmediatelyDisclaimer:The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.The Southeast Delco School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.