K5 Paraeducator

School District of Lancaster; Wharton Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lancaster is seeking a motivated paraprofessional to support classroom instruction and student activities. You will assist students individually and in groups, help prepare materials, and ensure a safe, organized learning environment.

Bilingual ability for ELL and Dual Immersion is required, with emphasis on communication and teamwork. Responsibilities include monitoring areas, assisting with transportation to various locations within the building, and reporting incidents

Qualifications

• Requires Associates Degree or High School Diploma/G.E.D. per PDE guidelines.
• Bilingual required for ELL and Dual Immersion.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Experience working with students preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist children individually and in small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with preparation of educational materials, and audio-visual aides and equipment.
• Maintain organization of learning materials and ensure easy accessibility.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment for children.
• Provide students with appropriate level of assistance needed to complete assignments.
• Assist in monitoring lunchroom, lavatories, playgrounds, and corridors/stairwells.
• Accompany students to and from various locations within the building as assigned.
• Assist in handling student and parent needs.
• Report incidents and serious discipline problems to principal or designee and assist with providing support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Customer service

Organizational skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Equity and inclusion

Computer skills

Proactivity

Education

Associate degree or HS diploma/GED

Tools

Computer software and devices

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.