Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level I
Position: Special Education Paraprofessionals - Level 1
Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail)
Pay Rate: $16.88 per hour
Schedule: Dependent upon location/position; up to 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar
Benefit Eligible: Available for purchase; see attached document for cost
Effective Date: August 25, 2026
Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:
- Beaver Creek Elementary
- Bradford Heights Elementary
- Brandywine Wallace Elementary
- East Ward Elementary
- Lionville Elementary
- Pickering Valley Elementary
- Shamona Creek Elementary
- Springton Manor Elementary
- Uwchlan Hills Elementary
- West Bradford Elementary
- Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
- Downingtown Middle School
- Lionville Middle School
- Downingtown High School East
- Downingtown High School West
- STEM Academy
Job Summary: To work with teachers and other educational professionals in supporting student achievement and facilitating independence.
Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.
- High school diploma or GED
- Highly Qualified Status by one of the following means is required:
- Possess an associate's degree or higher
- Have completed two years of post-secondary study (48 college credits)
- Attain the PA Credential of Competency Certification within the first year of employment
- Experience working with children
- Strong organizational skills required
- Proficiency in the use of technology
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certification
- Must complete 20 hours of professional development that is aligned with the PA Competency Standards annually
- Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record
- Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements
- Click here for more information about required clearances
- Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.
Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached job description for more details on these specific opportunities)
Paraprofessional Level 1:
- Attains and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification.
- Completes staff development on an annual basis as required by the district or state mandates
- Provides individual and/or small group support to implement specific academic, behavioral, and/or physical accommodations as outlined by the Individualized Education Program
- Provides assistance in the development and preparation of instructional materials and adaptive strategies while utilizing technology programs and computers
- Maintains confidentiality of student records and information
- Supports inclusion, socialization, and independence within the school setting/and or in the community
- Provides transportation for small groups of students in district vehicles to community sites as directed
- Collects and maintains data as required by the student plan for medical assistance logs, daily communication logs, and anecdotal records
- Utilization of technology for data collection, reporting, emailing and assisting students in computer software applications as needed
- Print, file, scan and record student progress reports, charts, certificates, or materials for interventions
- Consults with teachers to implement goals and monitor progress
- Assists students with make-up sessions as needed