ESS Substitute Support Paraprofessional

Iu17; Punxsutawney (Jefferson County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ESS is seeking an Substitute Paraprofessional in Punxsutawney, PA within the Punxsutawney Area School District. The role supports classroom teachers by reinforcing instruction and supervising students in various settings, including cafeteria and hallways.

The position emphasizes assisting with special-needs students under IEP/504 plans, providing personal and academic support, and performing related duties as assigned by teachers and administrators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Clearances (Act 24, Act 34, Act 114, Act 151, Act 168) and TB test completed.
• Experience assisting in K-12 settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher with classroom management and supervision of the class.
• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials.
• Supervise students in the cafeteria, halls, and during activities.
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
• Support students with special needs following IEPs/504 plans.
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration.

Skills

Instructional support

Classroom management

Student supervision

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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ESS Substitute Support Paraprofessional

Punxsutawney, PA - Punxsutawney Area School District, Jefferson County

Substitute Paraprofessional

An ESS substitute paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The substitute paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.

Substitute paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants.

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

Qualifications

• 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

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• Evaluate your candidacy and qualifications
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About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.