Grade Level Paraprofessional

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 16,331 - 23,260; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Grade Level Paraprofessional for Pocopson Elementary School. The position involves working with 3rd grade students for 5 hours a day across the academic year, assisting with classroom activities and student support. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have effective communication and multitasking skills. Clearances are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in an educational setting.
• Ability to deal with interruptions.
• Ability to meet students' emotional, social, academic, and physical needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with students on subject matter.
• Assist with classroom coverage during recess/lunch.
• Prepare learning materials and centers.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Computer skills

Ability to supervise students

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Grade Level Paraprofessional- 3rd Grade

Pocopson Elementary School

5 hours per day x 182 days per year

Salary $14.37 per hour

Available August 25, 2025

Qualifications - High School Diploma – experience preferred

Ability to deal with interruptions

Ability to multi-task – flexibility

Effective communication skills: written – oral – telephone – interpersonal

Computer skills

Ability to work with students and meet their specific needs: emotional – social – academic – physical

Ability to work with teachers and staff

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to supervise students using good judgment and school guidelines

Ability to observe, assess and problem solve

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as a team member

Maintain pleasant, positive child/client-centered attitude

Maintain a secure environment

Essential Job Functions

Work with students on subject matter

Recess/Lunch – Classroom Coverage

Prepare learning materials and centers (primary)

Work with, assist, observe, redirect student

Re-teaching – academic support

Organizing

Teaching social behavior

Assisting child w/difficult time

Clerical – record scores, etc.

Clearances required for employment:

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)

Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check (Act 34)

Federal Criminal History Record Check (Act 114 )

Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District uses an online process for submission and processing of required Act 168 forms. Candidates will receive information as necessary during the selection process.

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is an equal-opportunity employer, educational, and service organization.