K5 Paraeducator

School District of Lancaster; Hamilton (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of Lancaster is seeking an Educational Support Aide to assist students under teacher direction. You will help prepare and organize educational materials, monitor safety and orderly conduct, and support students in completing assignments and transitions within the building.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, with emphasis on equity and inclusion. Evening/weekend responsibilities are not indicated, but professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or HS Diploma per PDE guidelines.
• Bilingual required for ELL and Dual Immersion.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Experience with students preferred.
• Strong communication, oral and written.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems.
• Team player with professionalism and discretion.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist children individually and in small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with preparation of educational materials and audio-visual aids/equipment.
• Maintain organization of learning materials for easy access.
• Maintain a safe, orderly environment for children.
• Provide students with required level of assistance to complete assignments.
• Monitor lunchroom, restrooms, playgrounds, and corridors.
• Escort students to/from locations within the building as assigned.
• Assist with monitoring students entering/leaving the building.
• Assist students including those needing ambulatory support in getting on/off buses.
• Help handle student and parent needs.
• Report incidents and discipline concerns to the principal or designee.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Customer service

Discretion/Confidentiality

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Initiative

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

JOB GOAL:

To assist in creating a nurturing educational environment that supports academic, social, and emotional growth for children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist children individually and in small groups as directed by the teacher
2. Assist with preparation of educational materials, and audio-visual aides and equipment.
3. Maintain organization of learning materials and ensure easy accessibility.
4. Maintain a safe and orderly environment for children.
5. Provide students with appropriate level of assistance needed to complete assignments.
6. Assist in monitoring of lunchroom, lavatories, playgrounds, and corridors/stairwells.
7. Accompany students to and from various locations within the building as assigned.
8. Assist with monitoring of students entering and leaving the building.
9. Assist assigned students including those that require ambulatory support (walker, crutches, wheelchair) in getting on and off the bus in an orderly fashion
10. Assist in handling student and parent needs.
11. Report incidents and serious discipline problems to principal or designee and assist with providing support.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Distribute and collect educational materials as required. .
2. Assist in maintaining child accounting records as needed.
3. Make and answer phone calls as directed by the teacher or supervisor.
4. Assist with the kindergarten screening process.
5. Must be willing to participate in ongoing professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associates Degree or High School Diploma/G.E.D. and evidence of education or testing requirements according to PDE guidelines.
2. Bilingual required for ELL and Dual Immersion.
3. First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
4. Experience working with students preferred.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to take initiative to creatively solve problems.
7. Ability to work as an individual and as a team member.
8. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of customer service skills and professionalism.
9. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
10. Ability to operate a computer and applicable software and devices.
11. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
12. Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
13. Other qualifications to the above that the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Assistant Principal or designee

SUPERVISES:

Not applicable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School year

EVALUATION:

For new employees, evaluations will be done according to the current collective bargaining agreement. For transferring employees, evaluations will be done at 30 days. All regular employees will be evaluated at least yearly.