Long-Term Substitute Floating Teacher Assistant (Early Intervention)

A vacancy exists for a Long-term Substitute Floating Teacher Assistant - Early Intervention position to work within the Office of Early Childhood Services at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.  This full-time position provides classroom support to children ages 3-5 years old. This position requires travel to various locations in the Northern region of Montgomery County, PA (Hatboro-Horsham, North Penn, Souderton and Upper Perkiomen).


Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required (must be willing to obtain the PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate within probationary period)
• Associates degree or higher OR completion of two (2) years of post-secondary education OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university; Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
• Background in special education preferred
• Experience working with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues preferred
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced in taking student data; experience utilizing direct-instruction programs, and experience using online learning systems.
• Must appropriately handle confidential information, enjoy working with students with disabilities, establish and maintain a rapport with students, and able to understand the needs and feelings of students.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to various classrooms throughout Montgomery County
• Visual acuity to read whiteboard, student work, and printed materials.
• Auditory acuity to hear spoken word, ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, be courteous and able to deal effectively with people, able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to cope with needs and behavior patterns of children, able to withstand emotional stress, must have a warm, friendly, helpful personality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision, ability to read, write, and do simple computation.
• Ability to complete a CPI/Safety Cares training.
• Ability to work independently, make work-related decisions, and exercise good judgement with student interaction.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilize direct-instruction programs and online learning systems.
• Take teacher direction, support student behavior by proactively responding to behavior, implementing behavior plans as directed, etc.
• Communicate effectively with students, professionals, parents, supervisors, administrators and school district personnel.
• Interact positively with students, professionals, parents, supervisors, administrators and school district personnel.
• Assist teacher with the preparation of daily lesson assignments, including the preparation of materials, correction of assignments, and record keeping.
• Implementation when needed of the principles of applied behavior analysis and taking of student data.
• Assist the teacher with the organization of the classroom, and the preparation of materials and bulletin boards, which may include the lifting, and manipulation of books or materials.
• Assist teacher with individual and group instruction by implementing activities designed by the teacher.
• Assist with additional responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Present a positive image of the Intermediate Unit, its programs and services.
• Work as a 1:1 assistant in the classroom as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Location:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit has classrooms located throughout Montgomery County, PA.  More information on the Early Intervention program and locations can be found at https://mciu.org/office-of-early-childhood-services/early-intervention/.  This position requires travel to various locations in the North region of Montgomery County, PA (Hatboro-Horsham, North Penn, Souderton and Upper