ESY Middle School Paraprofessional

Owen J. Roberts School District; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Owen J. Roberts School District in Montgomery County, PA is seeking a Paraprofessional to assist the classroom teacher and students needing instructional support at Owen J. Roberts Middle School.

The position runs 7:45 AM to 11:15 AM, June 29 through July (no Fridays). Duties include supporting instruction, data collection, and student supervision across classrooms, lunch, playground, and bus areas. Requires strong interpersonal skills, a high school diploma, First Aid/CPR certification,

Qualifications

• High School Degree required.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

First Aid/CPR certification

PA clearances (Act 34/151/114)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Email

Word processing

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO: Special Education Supervisor

HOURS: 7:45AM -11:15AM

DAYS: June 29th - July 310h, No Fridays, No School July 2nd

LOCATION: Owen J. Roberts 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 each student for success today and greatness tomorrow in diverse learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

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.

Qualifications

• High School Degree required
• 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.

Terms Of Employment

• 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.