What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistant position at Westmoreland Intermediate Unit?
The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Classroom Assistant to support our school age program. This position is located at the Youth Shelter in Greensburg, PA. This is a 184-day position.
The starting pay rate for this position is $17.75 per hour, and the benefit package includes: medical/dental/vision coverage (or rebate for health insurance premium if employee does not participate in health insurance coverage), 10 sick days per school year, 3 PTO days per school year, and life insurance.
Minimum Education: AA/AS or 2 Years of Post-Secondary Study or Rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment
Minimum Experience: 0-3 years experience
**If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit an employment application directly on our website at www.wiu7.org (About > Join Our Team > click link to view/apply for job opportunities).**
The classroom assistant assists teachers in the educating and training of special education children. The assistant's role is to increase the potential effectiveness of the professional and increase the quality of instruction by freeing the teacher from the non-instructional activities of the classroom. The classroom assistant is not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching-learning process. A classroom assistant may be used in any instructional situation only under the direct, immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment.
Additional requirements for this position include the following clearances: Act 34, 114 (federal criminal history) and 151 PA Child Abuse History. Act 126 training, School Personnel Health Record (physical), and TB test result are also required.
At the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit (WIU), it is our mission to provide a collective system of support to enhance educational opportunities for our community and the learners we serve. We provide education support to the 17 public school districts in Westmoreland County, 3 Career and Technology Centers, and to non-public schools, education agencies, parents, preschools, adult learners, businesses, municipalities, and more. Everything that we do supports our core mission of improving student learning. Please visit our website at www.wiu7.org to learn more about us!
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18