Education Support Specialist — Substitute Paraprofessional

Iu17; Russell (PA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

ESS in Russell, PA is seeking an ESS Substitute Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and students in daily activities. The role involves reinforcing instruction, supervising students, and assisting with materials and classroom management in a busy K-12 environment.

The position pays $14.00 per hour and may require clearances, with duties including one-to-one or small-group support, behavior management, and coordination with school staff to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• PA Department of Education Form 6004 clearance is required.
• PA State Police Criminal History Clearance is required.
• Federal Criminal History Clearance is required.
• Child Abuse Clearance is required.
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release is required.
• Tuberculosis Test may be required.
• A physical may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students.
• Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class.
• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials.
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs.
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans.
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification – Act 24

PA State Police Criminal History Clearance – Act 34

Federal Criminal History Clearance – Act 114

Child Abuse Clearance – Act 151

Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release – Act 168

Tuberculosis Test

Physical may be required

Job description

ESS in Russell, PA is seeking an ESS Substitute Paraprofessional to support classroom teachers and students in daily activities. The role involves reinforcing instruction, supervising students, and assisting with materials and classroom management in a busy K-12 environment.

The position pays $14.00 per hour and may require clearances, with duties including one-to-one or small-group support, behavior management, and coordination with school staff to ensure student success.