.81 Middle School Paraprofessional

Owen J. Roberts School District; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen J. Roberts School District is seeking a Paraprofessional at the Middle School to assist the classroom teacher and provide support to students in need of instructional help. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, organizational ability, and basic computer literacy.

Certification in First Aid/CPR and clearances are required, with starting pay at $18.00 per hour. Position is full-time with 6.75 hours per day; benefits available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Associate's Degree or 2 years of college credit preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy including email and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with instruction and assessment.
• Support students in classroom, lunchroom, playground, and bus areas.
• Prepare instructional and classroom materials.
• Help optimize instruction and manage student data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

2 years of college credit

Tools

Email

Word processing

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional

DATE: June 2025

REPORTS TO: Special Education Supervisor, Building Principal

LOCATION: Middle School

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION GOAL: Provide assistance to the classroom teacher and to students in need of additional instructional support.

OJRSD is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming community that respects diversity and equitably informs academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity, but who will contribute to the mission of inspiring critical thinking, compassionate action, and personal success within a culture that prioritizes access, dignity, and belonging for all.

Starting at $18.00 per hour*. Full- time benefit eligible positions available 6.5 hours per day.

Qualifications

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill, and /or ability necessary.

• High School Degree required; **Associate's Degree or at least 2 years of college credit preferred.**
• Effective interpersonal skills, positive attitude and a desire to work with children.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer literate, including a working knowledge of email use and word processing software.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
• Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with implementation of individual and group instruction, testing and assessment procedures.
• Assist the classroom teacher in the care and management of students in the classroom and other areas, such as special subject areas, lunch room, playground, and bus duty.
• Assist the classroom teacher by preparing instructional and classroom materials.
• Assist the classroom teacher by performing duties required to optimize instruction.
• Assist students by reading questions, passages from text and tests following teacher’s instructions.
• Assist with collection of data relevant to students’ needs (academic, behavioral, functional skills).
• Maintain accurate student data and records, as well as communication with the case manager.
• **Assist skills related to personal and social self-sufficiency, which may include but is not limited to, toileting, feeding, personal hygiene. **
• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
• **Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.**
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.

* This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Terms Of Employment

• 183 days per year; 6.75 hours per day
• Starting at $18.00/ hour or $18.50/ hour with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher*
• Salary and benefits according to the negotiated agreement between the Board of School Directors and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 384.
• According to the School District Policy Manual (available online at www.ojrsd.com).

The Owen J. Roberts School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.