Frontline Applicant Tracking - Allentown City School District

Openings as of 4/11/2025

Teacher- Special Education (Autistic Support)

JobID: 3460

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Special Education


Date Posted:
  1/21/2025


Location:
  Jackson ECC


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Teacher- Special Education (Autistic Support)
Salary: $56,493-$74,343

Qualifications:
1. Minimum, Bachelor’s degree with a major in special education, or a related field; masters degree preferred.
2. Hold valid and current PA special education certificate.
3. Clear criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI).
4. Ability to perform essential job duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
5. Ability to perform additional or alternatives to these qualifications and essential duties, as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Collaborates with other staff members in the education process and assists with the smooth operation of the building.
2. Collaborates with administration, other staff, and parents to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and other special education administrative requirements.
3. Displays an interest in and participates in the total school program.
4. Exhibits dependability and punctuality in assigned duties, attendance at meetings and in the use and care of equipment and facilities.
5. Displays positive personal traits, such as neatness, integrity, character, good citizenship, respect for others, honesty and responsibility as an appropriate model for students.
6. Abides by the Pennsylvania School Code and the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
7. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
8. Maintains open lines of communication with administrators, parents, students, staff members and the general public.
9. Participates in curriculum review and redesign as required by department, subject area or grade level.
10. Maintains an ongoing program to enhance professional competence for the attainment of a job goal.
11. Incorporates the philosophy, objectives and expectations of the Teacher Expectations, Evaluation and Development plan in the attainment of professional goals.
12. Recognizes the basic structural framework for the development of instructional programs and works toward the achievement of the objectives.
13. Develops, maintains and completes all required written records and reports within established timelines.
14. Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to attain lesson objectives and provides students opportunities which extend beyond the classroom.
15. Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress to develop effective instructional strategies to help students meet instructional objectives and provides timely feedback to student concerning their progress.
16. Recognizes and uses appropriate technological enhancements relevant to the curriculum taught.
17. Demonstrates understanding and concern for each student in meeting his or her educational needs.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 
 



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Openings as of 4/11/2025

Paraprofessional (Autistic Support)

JobID: 3243

Position Type:
  Paraprofessionals- Special Education/Special Education Paraprofessional


Date Posted:
  10/21/2024


Location:
  Jackson ECC


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Paraprofessional (Autistic Support)
Starting Salary: $19.00/hr.

Qualifications:
1. Must meet educational requirements for “highly qualified paraprofessional,” as defined by the federal laws, No Child Left Behind, and IDEA. Must meet educational requirements of Chapter 14, PA Code 22.
2. Must meet basic reading, writing, and math competencies.
3. Valid Act 34, 114, and Act 151 clearances.
4. Valid tuberculosis test and physical examination with ADA reasonable accommodations stipulated, as appropriate.
5. Must continue to meet the required annual obligations of Chapter 14, PA Code 22: 20 hours of approved staff development activities related to their assignment.
6. U. S. citizen or holder of a valid work visa.
7. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary
An instructional paraprofessional is a school employee who works under the direction of a certificated staff member to support and assists in providing instructional, behavioral, and functional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children. The support and assistance include one-on-one or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management and implementation of positive behavior support plans. Services may be provided in a special education class, regular education class or other instructional setting (e.g., community-based instruction) as provided in the student’s IEP. Instructional paraprofessionals shall meet one of the following qualifications:
• Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study.
• Possess an associate degree or higher. • Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment.
• Participate in 20 hours of approved staff development activities annually.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assist the principal and other professionals in maintaining a safe and orderly school environment.
2. Assist the special education and regular education teachers in the delivery of appropriate instructional and tutorial strategies as per the individualized educational plan (IEP)
3. Under the direction of the teacher, provide instructional support for the purpose of supporting/reinforcing lessons (e.g., administering tests, tutoring or reinforcing instruction).
4. Under the direction of the teacher, collect observational and academic data for the purpose of progress monitoring.
5. Maintain students’ files/records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
6. Under the direction of the teacher, follow and implement positive behavior support plans.
7. Handle students’ personal needs (e.g., feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing care to students who may or may not have medical conditions, but the medical concern is not the primary orientation for the student.
8. Assist students’ safe transitions from/to locations and environments within and around the school (e.g., bus, cafeteria, community-based instruction, etc.).
9. Participate in specialized training related to specific individualized needs of eligible students with IEPs.
10. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations/Chapter 14.
11. Respond appropriately to emergency situations as per standing orders and other policies and procedures.
12. Perform such other tasks within the expectation of this job category and/or assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools, principal, or Director of Special Education.
13. When another paraprofessional (personal care assistant or educational interpreter) assigned within the building is absent (short-term), the administrator of the building may reassign other paraprofessionals to support special education students based on a priority of needs.
14. If the instructional paraprofessional is assigned to work with one student and the student is absent, the administrator of the building may reassign the paraprofessional during the absence of the student within special education.
15. Perform such other tasks within the expectation of this job category and/or assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools, principal, or Director of Special Education.
 
Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 


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Openings as of 4/11/2025

Security Officer

JobID: 3551

Position Type:
  Security/Security - Full-Time


Date Posted:
  3/27/2025


Location:
  Jackson ECC


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Security Officer
Starting Salary: $27,766

Qualifications:
1. Must have prior law enforcement or related security experience, or at least an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
2. Must complete all required training programs in a satisfactory manner, as determined by the Allentown School District.
3. Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.
4. Clear or acceptable background and clearance checks.

Summary
The Security Officer assists in the educational process by protecting students and staff members from harm while on school premises, and protecting school-owned property from loss or damage caused by anti-social acts. This is an 11-month position, with responsibilities spanning the regular school and summer school sessions up to a maximum of 225 days.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Incumbents must be able to perform the following minimum duties in a satisfactory manner, with or without reasonable accommodations:
1. Patrols assigned building, grounds and halls to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
2. Conducts patrol inspections of doors, windows and gates to determine that they are secure.
3. Confronts unauthorized persons for identification, routing and/or assistance or calls police for assistance according to emergency action plan.
4. Responds as directed by the building administrator in matters of security.
5. Patrols school grounds and adjacent areas as assigned to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles.
6. Draft and submit written reports of security incidents and violations.
7. Responds immediately to all requests for assistance in emergency situations.
8. Performs other duties as assigned under contract.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
 
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
 
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
 
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 




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