We are desiring to recruit a persistent Educational Assistant IIA, Early Childhood Assistant and Replacement Assistants to join our energetic team at Pittsburgh Public Schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Educational Assistant IIA, Early Childhood Assistant and Replacement Assistants is an unparalleled opportunity to develop key skills.
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Educational Assistant IIA, Early Childhood Assistant and Replacement Assistants
Early Childhood Administration
850 Boggs Ave
Pittsburgh,PA15211
Other - Position - Non-Certified Job Number
******** Start Date Open Date
08/29/2023 Closing Date
09/29/2023
Pittsburgh Public Schools is hiring for Early Childhood Assistants at the following locations: Allegheny, Conroy, Crescent, Langley, Spring Hill, Early Childhood Admin Office.
Below is a summary of the available paraprofessional positions: Early Childhood Assistants IIA assist and support the classroom teacher in carrying out an educational program which prepares the children for school readiness. Reports To
Principal Salary
Paraprofessional Salary Schedule
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
10 Month Work Schedule
Early Childhood Paraprofessionals:
- Educational Assistant IIA Early Childhood Assistant: Starting at $2,919/month Qualifications
Candidates must be enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school districts. In addition, we are seeking candidates with:
- Early Childhood Assistant IIA: Associate Degree OR Preschool Child Development Credential (CDA) OR High School Diploma AND must acquire an Associate Degree or CDA in the next 2 years at your own cost.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player, under pressure with multiple competing deadlines, and with culturally, educationally, and racially diverse internal and external customers.
- Ability to build, foster, and maintain strong relationships with school staff.
- A capacity to solve problems, to stay organized and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, poise, tact and diplomacy to accomplish objectives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- First Aid certification/training (preferred)
- Familiarity with various student assistive devices (preferred)
- Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion? Residency Requirements
City of Pittsburgh Residency Required Essential Job Functions
Responsibilities of an Early Childhood Assistant IIA include, but are not limited to:
1. Plans with the teacher for various assignments, areas of responsibility, and/or specific duties.
2. Assists in the teacher with lesson planning and delivery of lessons, including individualization for students.
3. Assists in meal time preparation as needed.
4. Assists with classroom management / behavior management plans.
5. Assists the EC classroom teacher and Early Intervention teacher with meeting individual students' IEP goals and making necessary adaptations.
6. Assists with student assessments, screenings, and data collection as needed.
7. Assists in carrying out a plan for meeting appropriate outdoor and indoor play and quiet time.
8. Assists in maintaining a wide range of suitable activities so that the children can make choices according to their own interests and needs.
9. Assists in diapering, toileting, and potty training in a positive manner.
10. Attends pre- and in-service training as scheduled.
11. Assists in providing easy and natural transitions for children moving from one activity to another.
12. Assists in completing home-visits and parent-teacher conferences as mandated by the Early Childhood Program and Federal Head Start guidelines.
13. Works to build trust and promote positive interactions with families.
14. Assists in insuring that equipment and materials are in good condition and provide a setting that is orderly and attractive.
15. Participate in and support program initiatives such as Keystone STARS, NAEYC Accreditation, etc. as necessary.
16. Other duties as assigned. Additional Job Information
Physical Demands: This position is primarily sedentary in nature. Employee will be required to operate computer system for data entry, and have the ability to complete necessary paperwork. This position requires minimum physical effort and not subjected to Occupational Health and Safety risks.
Work Environment:
1. Indoors in busy office, working in close proximity to co-worker
2. Frequently required to work at fast pace
3. Requires considerable concentration and creativity.
4. Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and work load.
ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or disability in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact Employee Relations, Office of Human Resources, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).
Benefits of working as a Educational Assistant IIA, Early Childhood Assistant and Replacement Assistants in Pittsburgh, PA:
? Excellent benefits
? Room for Advancement
? Generous Compensation
