Extended School Year Staff

Extended School Year Staff

Under the direction of the ESY Supervisor and Head Teacher and/or school administration, ESS employees help all students achieve the goals set forth by their school districts, as well as state and national standards. ESS employees perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties, as determined by their specific job functions.

Positions Available: (Staff will be placed based on program need and position availability)

• Teacher
• Therapists (SLP)
• Therapists (OT)
• Therapists (PT)
• Therapist (SLPA)
• Therapist (PTA)
• Therapist (COTA)
• Paraprofessional
• Head Nurse
• LPN
• RN
• Vent Nurse
• Behavior Analyst
• Site Liaison
• Interpreter

General Responsibilities:

• Participate in the implementation of each student's educational program as outlined in their IEPs and according to the schedule and routine of the classroom program
• Act as a liaison in communicating with teachers and other intermediate unit or district staff about the ongoing needs of individual students
• Provide advice and possible solutions to teacher and other support staff concerning classroom-related issues
• Document information regarding the students, including needs, strengths, gains, and problems
• Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher or behavior support staff
• Escort students to lunch in cafeteria, gymnasium, music classroom, and auditorium for scheduled events
• Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as needed
• Provide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachers
• Oversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as needed
• Participate in meetings to develop and update IEPs and Evaluation Reports, as requested
• Attend training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as necessary
• Assist students in activities of daily living and personal care skills, as needed including physically positioning students as or assisting with the mobility of students with physical challenges
• Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.
• Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS
• Understand and adhere to all ESS and intermediate unit policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania State Police Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance
• Must Be CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified
• FBI Fingerprinting
• School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification
• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• Certified positions will require additional credentials
• Information will be shared during the screening process