January 10, 2024

A N T I C I P A T E D  V A C A N C Y

APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR:

Anticipated full-time openings for all grade levels:

 Special Support Paraprofessional(s)

6.5 hours/day, student days, plus additional days, as required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; 2+ years college degree, desired
• Completion of 2+ years of postsecondary study (minimum of 48 credits of postsecondary education); or, possess an associate degree or higher (in any subject), as evidenced by transcripts, preferred
  • Highly Qualified training will be provided for applicants having less than 2 years college experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Experience working with special needs students, desired

Requirements:

• Duties will require regular contact with bodily fluids &/or toileting
• Training and support in the areas of assistive technology, eating, communication, sensory integration, and academics
• Assist student with functional mobility
• Experience with academic and behavioral data collection

Hourly Rate:  $21.06

All applicants who are interested in filling this position must apply online at www.rtsd.org. Scroll to bottom of homepage and click on “Employment”.  Current district employees, please be sure to click the “Internal” link at the top of the page, before logging in.

Deadline:  Open Until Filled

Additional Requirements:

• Completion of PDE required training (on-line training courses)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• May be required to lift up to 40 lbs.

Additional documents that are required for employment but are not required to apply:

• Current (less than one-year old) clearances: Child Abuse, PA State Police Criminal History, FBI Fingerprint Record
• Completion of PA Act 168 Disclosure Release Form(s) – successful candidates will receive electronic notification

Click on the following link for information pertaining to the RESPA contract (Radnor Educational Support Personnel Association):  https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1631627205/radnorcom/hp2gyb3mnzx0tont8fbp/RESPA_2019-2024_Agreement.pdf

Level A Paraprofessional:  Click on the following link for information regarding benefits.  Select RESPA (Level A only), under Premium Information: 

https://www.rtsd.org/people/departments/human-resources/benefits