Special Education Assistant

4 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States New Story School Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional to join our team at New Story Schools. As a Special Education Paraprofessional, you will play a vital role in supporting students with special needs in achieving their academic and personal goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist teachers in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs
  • Provide support in the classroom, helping students with academic tasks, literacy, and math activities
  • Assist students with self-help skills, promoting independence in toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene
  • Monitor student progress and behavior, providing feedback to teachers to adjust teaching strategies as needed

Qualifications:
  • At least 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • A genuine passion for working with children, along with patience and compassion

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field
  • Experience working with children with special needs or autism through volunteer work, employment, or other relevant experiences

About New Story Schools:
New Story Schools provides special education for students ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across Pennsylvania and Ohio. We offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and use evidence-based strategies through our team of educators, behavior analysts, and therapists to help students overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

What We Offer:
  • Compensation: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour based on education and experience
  • Consistent Pay: Same hourly rate for all work, with no differentiation between billable and non-billable hours, and no reductions for student cancellations
  • Schedule: 35 to 40 Hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (No nights, No weekends)
  • Paid Time Off: 12 days of PTO plus school holidays, and spring, winter, and summer break pay
  • Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement: We support our employees' growth by offering opportunities to continue their education and achieve success
  • Health & Wellness: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Bereavement Leave, Short Term Disability (STD)
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company matching


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