Kindergarten Paraprofessional: Support & Learning Champion

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Labor agreement benefits

Job summary

Allentown School District is seeking a Paraprofessional (Kindergarten Support) to assist in creating a safe, supportive learning environment and to implement instructional directives under supervision.

The role requires meeting federal requirements for paraprofessionals and clearance checks, with duties spanning classroom support, instructional delivery, and student routines across ESOL, Title, and special education contexts.

Qualifications

• Must meet highly qualified paraprofessional educational requirements as defined by federal laws and No Child Left Behind.
• Must meet basic reading, writing, and math competencies.
• Valid Act 34, 114, and Act 151 clearances.
• US citizen or holder of a valid work visa.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal and other professionals in maintaining a safe and orderly, but non-oppressive, environment in the school.
• Assist the principal and other professionals in the delivery of appropriate instructional and tutorial strategies.
• Assist all students in building routines and in mastery of instructional materials involving ESOL, Title, special education, library, reading and related areas.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations as per standing orders and other policies and procedures.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools or principal.

Skills

Reading proficiency

Math proficiency

Educational requirements

Education

Highly Qualified Paraprofessional requirements

Job description

Allentown School District is seeking a Paraprofessional (Kindergarten Support) to assist in creating a safe, supportive learning environment and to implement instructional directives under supervision.

The role requires meeting federal requirements for paraprofessionals and clearance checks, with duties spanning classroom support, instructional delivery, and student routines across ESOL, Title, and special education contexts.