1.0 Paraprofessional (Baker)

Upper St. Clair School District; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves supervising and assisting students in instructional and non-instructional activities, providing clerical support, and assisting in co-curricular activities. Ideal candidates must have completed at least two years of postsecondary education and have experience working with children.

Qualifications

• Two years of postsecondary education or an associate's degree required.
• One year of experience in direct contact with children is necessary.
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist children in various school-related activities including classrooms and playgrounds.
• Perform clerical duties such as typing, collating, and distributing materials.
• Assist students in independent study projects and provide custodial care when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Effective relationship building

Proficient in educational technology

Education

Completion of at least two years of postsecondary study (60 credits) or an associate’s degree

Job description

Position : 1.0 Paraprofessional (Full-time 10-month position)

Location : Baker

Start Date : 2025- 2026 School Year

SUMMARY:

Supervise and assist children in all school related instructional and non-instructional activities. Provide clerical assistance in support of classroom and program functions and activities. Aides are not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching-learning process. The role of the aide and the mix of duties will vary according to the assignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and assist children in all school-related areas and/or activities, including classrooms, resource rooms, cafeterias, study halls, playgrounds, assemblies, field trips and on and off buses.
• Perform reinforcement instructional services including activities in the visual, auditory, motor and cognitive areas.
• Perform delegated instructional services, such as assisting students as a learner’s helper in independent study projects or make-up work.
• Assist in the conduct of co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Secure, operate and/or assist students in the use of teaching devices to include, but not limited to, individual technology, district provided technology, and/or communication devices.
• Provide custodial care services to include but not limited to:
• Ambulatory support
• Lifting
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Utilize safe physical management techniques to manage student behavior.
• Perform routine clerical duties including typing, duplicating, collating, distributing and filing materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of at least two years of postsecondary study (60 credits) or an associate’s degree.
• One year of experience in a setting involving direct contact with children is required.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and carry out written information and instructions.
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, students, or parents in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fraction, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Proficient use of educational technology.

NOTE: Current, regular District employees are internal candidates and will be given preferred consideration in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Substitutes are not considered internal.