Grade Level Paraprofessionals ( 2 positions)

Pocopson Elementary School; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Pocopson Elementary School in West Chester, PA is hiring Grade Level Paraprofessionals. Two part-time positions run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., five hours per day for 182 days per year, with a starting date of immediately and a salary of $15.00 per hour.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and be able to work with students under supervision of teachers. Work while your own children are in school and be off when they are off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; experience preferred.
• Ability to deal with interruptions.
• Ability to multi-task – flexibility.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work with students and meet their needs (emotional, social, academic, physical).
• Ability to work with teachers and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to supervise students with good judgment and school guidelines.
• Ability to observe, assess and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Maintain a pleasant, positive, client-centered attitude.
• Maintain a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Diploma – experience preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Grade Level Paraprofessionals ( 2 positions)

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Pocopson Elementary School - West Chester, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5344272

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Grade Level Paraprofessionals -2 positions available

Pocopson Elementary School

Second Grade Grade Para and Third Grade Para

Hours 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

5 hours per day x 182 days per year

Salary $15.00 per hour

Available August 31, 2026

Work while your children are in school and be off when they are off.

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.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15 Per Hour