Classroom Monitors

Thesubservice; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Substitute Teacher Services is seeking a Classroom Monitor under the PA Act 91 program. The role provides coverage in classrooms, following preplanned lessons and maintaining a professional standard.

Applicants must meet PA requirements, have clearances, and provide references, resume, and banking details for direct deposit. The position is part-time temporary, based in Aston, PA, with requirements including age 25+, training in classroom management, and the ability to work with diverse student

Qualifications

• Proof of 60 semester hours or the equivalent of courses at a regionally accredited college or university located in Pennsylvania.
• PA Criminal Records check (Act 34) clean and <5 years old.
• PA Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) clean and <5 years old.
• FBI Criminal History Record clean and <5 years old.
• TB test or chest x-ray <3 months; 3 references (or letters) and resume; routing info; 2 IDs for I-9.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage and deliver preplanned assignments in classrooms.
• May not plan lessons or grade student work; follow the absent teacher's plans.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical behavior in school settings.
• Oversee student behavior during classes, lunch, and activities.
• Adapt duties as schedules and district needs change.

Skills

60 semester hours / PA courses

3 years paraprofessional experience

PA Act 34 clearance

PA Act 151 clearance

FBI criminal history clearance

TB test/Chest x-ray <3 months

3 professional references

Resume

Direct deposit routing & account

2 forms of ID for I-9

Education

60 semester hours or PA college coursework

Job description

Classroom Monitor (Act 91)

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Job Details

Job ID: 4933276
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jan 26, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

STS utilizes the School Spring platform to review and track applications. The platform has recently changed.

In order to participate in the Classroom Monitor Program (PA Act 91), you must have completed 60 semester hours or the equivalent of courses at a regionally accredited college or university located in Pennsylvania or have at least three (3) years experience as a paraprofessional in a school entity and is currently employed as a paraprofessional in a school entity.

You must be at least 25 years of age; and have completed a training on classroom management which will be provided to you.

Position Summary

Aclassroom monitor may be employed to provide coverage and deliver preplanned assignments in classrooms; importantly, a classroom monitor may not plan lessons or create or grade student work.

Job Duties

Day to day job duties of a classroom monitor are determined by the classroom teacher or his/her designee, as they may vary depending on the changing needs of the classroom(s), student(s), and/or school district. Classroom monitors of any capacity are subject to daily reassignment, depending on the needs of the day. The classroom monitor must comply with the duties outlined by the classroom teacher, principal or designee.

Qualifications and Required Documents

• Proof of completed 60 semester hours or the equivalent of courses at a regionally accredited college or university located in Pennsylvania or proof of at least three (3) years experience as a paraprofessional in a school entity and is currently employed as a paraprofessional in a school entity
• A Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) that is clean and less than 5 years old **
• A Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) that is clean and less than 5 years old **
• A FBI Criminal History Record that is clean and less than 5 years old **

**Please note: clearances cannot be older than 5 years however, some districts may require new clearances that are less than 1 year old!**

• Proof of a TB test or chest x-ray that is less than 3 months
• 3 professional references (contact information) and/or letters
• A Resume
• Routing number and account number for direct deposit setup
• 2 Valid forms of Identification for I-9.

Essential Function

Substitute teaching is an essential part of the educational process. Each school year all district’s will look to build a workforce of substitute teachers to help aide their teachers and allow them to be replaced in times of need for the district. Each school district will rely on a qualified and enthusiastic group of sub’s that can step-up and continue the educational process in the absence of a teacher. It’s essential that the substitute teacher continues the primary teacher’s lesson plan so that the curriculum plan at hand continues to be carried out.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position may vary in nature due to changes in schedule, student or district need, and include but are not limited to:

• Reports to the office upon arrival for check-in and reviews the plans and schedules for the day.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel.
• Assumes the responsibility for overseeing student behavior in the classroom, during lunch, activity periods and out-of-class settings.
• Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of students following the absent teachers lesson plans.
• Provides instruction to special needs children who are part of the classroom dynamic.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Proficiency in maintaining efficient classroom management skills.
• Conduct yourself in a polite and professional manner with other staff members and building administrators.
• Other duties may be required that are not enumerated here that are part of the classroom teacher’s curriculum or duties.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function outlined above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Physical Requirements

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.

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to quickly trail any student that elopes
• Moderate lifting from 15-35 pounds
• Moving of various items – up to 30 pounds
• Manual dexterity to use office equipment

Other Physical Requirements

• Ability to write legibly
• Vision (Near, Color, Depth Perception)
• Sense of Sound (Ability to hear fire alarms, bells, and PA system)
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Environment

• Work is performed in all areas of district buildings, grounds, vehicles, and/or any area in which a district activity or function is taking place, includes field trips, work-based learning, etc.
• Exposed to varying degrees of temperature relative to the conditions occurring in nature outside.

Emotional Environment

• The ability to work with students and adults displaying a variety of emotions including, but not limited to, joy, happiness, sorrow, fear, anger and aggression in controlled, uncontrolled and unpredictable situations.

Position Type: Part-Time Temporary

Contact Information

• Substitute Teacher Services
• 2901 Dutton Mill Road
• 2nd Floor, Suite 200
• Aston, Pennsylvania 19014
• Phone: 800-357-SUBS (7827)
• Email: [e-mail]