Frontline Applicant Tracking - Berks County Intermediate Unit

Openings as of 3/29/2025
General Head Start

Head Start Teacher Assistant/Paraeducator

JobID: 1763

Position Type:
  General Head Start/Head Start Teacher Assistant/Paraeducator


Date Posted:
  3/21/2025


Location:
  See List Below


  Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position:
The paraeducator assists the teacher in supervising students, in helping plan and implement a curriculum, and in creating an environment which responds to the needs of the students in the classroom. When applicable, assist IEP teams in implementing IEP goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
• Help students develop self-help/adaptive skills by actively participating in all phases of mealtime activities, toileting, and dressing activities.
• Monitor activities to ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times.
• Assist in supervising students independently and assist with difficult students under the supervision of the teacher.
• Assist students to participate in daily activities to gain independent skills which are aligned with the Pennsylvania Learning Standards.
• Assist in evaluating individual students and in data collection/recordkeeping. I. Under the direction of the teacher and/or team, work with individual students to address needs identified in an IEP, and participate in activities designed by the teacher/therapist under his/her direction to implement, and collect data on IEP objectives, when applicable.
• Attend meetings and professional development opportunities, and maintain records of such attendance, as required by program and/or supervisor.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or general educational development certification (GED), Associate degree in ECE or current CDA preferred
• One year experience working with preschool aged children, preferred
• Must be willing to obtain CDA within 18 months of employment and maintain current CDA
• Parents of Head Start children are given the first priority, and other priority given to applicants with low income, as determined by federally established poverty guidelines
• The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as a provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position
Locations:
• BCIU Learning Center at the Education Centre
• BCIU Learnin Center at the Educaiton Centre - Floating Position
• BCIU Learning Center at Highlands
• BCIU Learning Center at Holy Cross
• BCIU Learning Center at Immanuel
• BCIU Learning Center at Millmont Elementary
• BCIU Learning Center at Nativity
• BCIU Learning Center at St. Luke's
• BCIU Learning Center at St. Paul's
Schedule:
Full-time, 7.5 hours/day, 209 days/year
Salary:
$16.45 - $25.44/hour Per Head Start Salary Scale
 


Attachment(s):
• ECSS Paraeducator_06242024.pdf



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