Employment Opportunities

Paraprofessional

Part-Time Lunchroom Aide

Code Number
Support

Title
Part-Time Lunchroom Aide

Location
Dr. Cleveland Steward Elementary

Description
To help establish and maintain a calm and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria so that students may find mealtime a time to unwind from the tasks of the morning and refresh for the tasks of the afternoon.

Organizes students into orderly lines for purchasing food, and ensures that they go to assigned tables, if applicable
Helps students develop and observe proper dining habits, both in terms of etiquette and nutrition
Assists younger students with use of utensils when needed
Organizes groups for orderly disposal of food waste, trays and utensils
Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the lunchroom
Circulates among the tables during the meal period so as to be available to help children who need help and resolve any minor problems that arise
Informs any attending teacher and or principal at once of any serious infraction of disciplinary rules by students
Calls immediately for an attending teacher in the event of any argument involving more than two students; any incident involving physical confrontation; and any incident that appears to be of more than a momentary disruption.
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentially of information about students as is expected of fully certified professional employees.

Requirements
Graduation from high school or GED. Experience and knowledge working with children.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with associates, students and general public.

Required Documents:
Current (dated within five years) Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History and PDE FBI Clearances as required by the Child Protective Services Law and PA School Code at time of hire
Current Act 168 Verification required at time of interview.

Start Date
08/23/23

Salary
$16.58 per hour

Contact
Patricia Kallenbaugh
Phone: (412) 373-5713
Fax: (412) 373-3719
pkallenbaugh@gatewayk12.org
9000 Gateway Campus Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146

School Police Officer

Substitute Custodian

Substitutes - Teachers, Nurses, Secretaries and Paraprofessional Workers

EXTERNAL - STA Bus Drivers

Staff Nurse

Position Title: Staff Nurse

Location: Multiple Locations Available

Reports To: Building Principals and School Nurses

Term: 10 month, follows student calendar

Pay Rate (FY23-24): $25.63 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

Current Pennsylvania credentials as a Registered Nurse or as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Clearances - Current Child Abuse (Act 151), FBI (Act 114) and Criminal Record (Act 34) required

Goals:

A staff nurse works under the direction of the School Nurse to assist the school nurse in providing care and maintain records for all students in the school, while adhering to strict confidentiality statues. Staff Nurse is a paraprofessional position as defined by the Department of Education, Bureau of Certification CSPG No. 107 and assists the District’s Health Services staff in performing those duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Checks emergency cards and verifies that a card is filed for each student and that all information is completed and the card is properly signed.
Reviews all emergency cards and compiles and updates listings of (A) students having conditions that classroom teachers, special teachers and administrators should be aware of and (B) students with exceptions to the standing orders.
Assists School Nurse in screening for pediculosis according to Commonwealth Guidelines.
Assists School Nurse with student height and weight growth screenings.
Administers first aid and serves cases of illness in compliance with Policy and Standing Orders.
Dispenses medication according to District policy and procedures as defined and directed by the school physician and with the approval of the School Nurse.
Performs required monitoring of various health impairments as directed by the School Nurse in a proper and timely manner.
Initiates accident reports where appropriate, notifies School Nurse and Administration and files such reports according to standard procedure.
Initiates and maintains student health records in a current and timely manner and alerts the School Nurse to any known or potential problems. Data shall include information from physical, dental, and immunization forms and any known changes in health status.
Alerts School Nurse to any known or suspected student health problems as may be identified in a timely manner.
Organizes and maintains yearly workbooks according to accepted practice.
Assists with Physical and Dental examinations by:
- Distributing forms: Requests for School to Provide Examination Notification of Appointment Time
- Preparation of students for exam as directed by supervisor
- Completing clerical work as directed by Physician/Dentist
- Performing other appropriate activities as requested by Physician, Dentist or School Nurse
Assists as directed by the School Nurse with auditory/visual screening.
Assists as directed by the School Nurse/Physician with scoliosis screening.
Prepares materials for bulletin boards, exhibits, and displays as directed by School Nurse/Principal.
Assists the School Nurse/Principal with the care, storage and inventory of equipment and supplies.
Maintains confidentiality of all information relating to students and employees according to the strictest standards.
Performs other related duties as may be directed by the School Nurse, Supervisor of Special Pupil Services, School Physician/Dentist or Building Administrator.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Confidentiality:

Respect and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality with regard to personnel and student records, personal communication from members of the community, School Board and staff.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports, correspondence and to speak effectively before parents, staff and students.

Computer Skills:

Demonstrate proficiency with IBM-based or MAC based personal computers and programs such as Windows 95/98/00, Office 97, spreadsheets, database, presentation programs, and Health Office – Main Program to log data.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Must have the ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with multiple problems.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee occasionally is required to lift and/or push up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth vision perception. Good hearing abilities required.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Anticipated 2024-2025 Positions (Non-Certified)

The Gateway School District anticipates the following vacancies starting in August 2024. Interested candidates for the anticipated positions should email their resume via the following GoogleForm.

The anticipated positions include:

Custodial Services: Requires one year of custodial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. On occassion, maximum lift 75 lbs., frequent lift/carry up to 30 lbs. Ability to push up to 100 lbs. Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Teamster's CBA.

Food Services: Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. The Food and Nutrition Department currently has part-time job opportunities at multiple school buildings. This may be the perfect job for you! You can see the kids off to school and return home before they do. In addition, you would also have off summers, weekends, and nights. Anyone whom may be interested in such a rewarding opportunity working within our food service operations here at Gateway School District may contact Sharon Meekins by email at smeekins@gatewayk12.org or phone (412) 373-5777. Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Teamster's CBA.

Staff Nurses: Requires, at minimum, a current Pennsylvania credentials as a Registered Nurse or as a Licensed Practical Nurse and Clearances - Current Child Abuse (Act 151), FBI (Act 114) and Criminal Record (Act 34).

Paraprofessionals: Requires an earned Associate’s Degree or a minimum of 48 college credits completed at an accredited institution or willingness to take on-line training for certification through PaTTAN ; able to be trained in CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications; ability to work independently and cooperatively; excellent verbal and written skills in communicating with diverse audiences; familiar with the educational process; attention to detail; willingness to take responsibility for student well-being; and willing to work in a special education area with school administrators, teachers and other related school personnel.Proficient with Google preferred.

An instructional paraprofessional is a school employee who works under the direction of a certificated staff member to support and assist in providing instructional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children. The support and assistance includes one-on-one or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management and implementation of positive behavior support plans. Services may be provided in a special education class, regular education class or other instructional setting as provided in the student’s IEP. Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Teamster's CBA.

Speech Language Pathologist -- LTS 24-25 School Year

Supervisor of Special Education

Position Title: Supervisor of Special Education

Location: Gateway Administration Office

Reports To: Director of Pupil Services

Term: 12 month, Act 93

Interested candidates can apply via the following Google Form no later than Monday, August 5th, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree

Knowledge in the areas of school law and special education

Successful experience in teaching and school administration

Valid certification as a supervisor of special education/principal certification

Strong leadership and personal drive

Strong communication skills

Demonstrated leadership ability in working with students, staff, parents and general public

Clearances - Current Child Abuse (Act 151), FBI (Act 114) and Criminal Record (Act 34) required

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Goals:

To provide leadership for support to the special education staff in carrying out the District’s special education plan; planning, organizing, implementing and supervising special educational programs to meet the needs of exceptional children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the following programs: Special Education programming, related services, including all programs that fall under the Pupil Services Department.

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of psychological services, ACCESS program, and other programs that fall under the Pupil Services Department, as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services.

Administration:

Plan, administer and evaluate the District's special education program, curriculum and procedures

Maintain complete and current records on each exceptional child, ie, IEP's, ERS, GWR’s, GIEP’s and progress reports

Compile, maintain and file all reports and records legally required or administratively useful

Participate in the development and presentation of in-service programs

Establish budget objectives

Interpret and implement special education standards and regulations, notifications and other state and federal requirements

Recommend all placements for special education students

Perform the district administrative functions pertaining to special schools outside of the district, and other related services

Oversee the Due Process Procedures involving pupil placement

Coordinate and participate in IEP meetings, as needed

Oversee the ACCESS program

Supervise PENNDATA procedures

Supervise Home School Program

Review all newly registered students with IEP’s to determine appropriate programming.

District liaison for contacts with the State regarding special education

Coordinate extended school year services

Monitor PASA determination, distribution and administration

Develop and implement District Special Education Strategic Plan

Instructional Services:

Direct the activities of outside agencies when in the district (e.g. outside agencies, Intermediate Unit, therapy, etc)

Coordinate and implement programs for students with special needs

Serve as a liaison between the district and all other schools, agencies and the courts in cases involving requested special programs for district students

Serve as advisor and consultant to study committees and instructional personnel in planning programs for students involved in special programs or with special needs

Monitor and evaluate programs and recommend changes as required

Staff Leadership:

Participate actively in the recruitment, interviewing and recommendation of special services staff

Monitor the assignments of staff and recommend changes

Develop and maintain a high quality of communication among all members of the professional staff

Develop and implement new special education programs

Public Relations:

Participate in public relations efforts in the special services areas

Prepare communications and maintain effective dialogue with parents, community advocacy groups and the general public to communicate the nature and intent of special education programs

Serve as District’s section 504/ADA coordinator

Organize and implement parent activities regarding special education needs and requirements

Supervisory Duties:

Assist the Principals in the evaluation of special education teachers, and aides, as needed

Provide input for principal evaluations regarding Chapter 14, 15 and 16

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Confidentiality:

Respect and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality with regard to personnel and student records, personal communication from members of the community, School Board and staff.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff, and students.

Computer Skills:

Demonstrate proficiency with PC or MAC based personal computers and programs such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, database, and presentation programs.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Must have the ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with multiple problems.

Physical Demands:

Payroll/Benefits Coordinator