Middle School Paraprofessionals

HOLY HILL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Richfield (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Holy Hill Area School District is seeking a special education paraprofessional to serve students with disabilities in 5th through 8th grade beginning as soon as possible. This paraprofessional would work under the direction of the special education teachers, and Director to support students with disabilities in the regular education classroom, as well as small group and one-on-one settings.

The paraprofessional opening is up to 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, including lunch and

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional license in special education (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and staff to plan instructional support

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities in 5th–8th grade in regular education classrooms, small groups, and one-on-one settings
• Assist special education teachers and the director in instructional planning
• Provide supervision during lunch and recess for 5th–8th grade students

Skills

Literacy support

Math support

Small group instruction

De-escalation

Trauma-Sensitive Training

Job description

Middle School Paraprofessionals - Vacancy ID: 271434

Open Vacancy

Vacancy Details

Title: Middle School Paraprofessionals

School/Building: Richfield Middle School

Number of Openings: 2

URL: https://hhasd.org

Close Date: Open until filled

Contact

Name: Rachel Quill

Title: Principal

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Website: https://hhasd.org

Position Details

Position Start Date: As soon as possible

Appointment Type: Part Time

Description

The Holy Hill Area School District is seeking a special education paraprofessional to serve students with disabilities in 5th through 8th grade beginning as soon as possible.

This paraprofessional would work under the direction of the special education teachers, and Director to support students with disabilities in the regular education classroom, as well as small group and one-on-one settings. The ideal candidate would possess a passion for supporting students with a wide variety of special education needs and a willingness to work collaboratively with staff members to plan instructional support.

The paraprofessional opening is up to 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The role also includes lunch and recess supervision for students in 5th through 8th grade. The special education paraprofessional license application will be funded by the district if not already possessed by the candidate. The hired candidate will be provided with professional development opportunities in order to enhance their skills in the following areas.

Preferred experience; if no experience, training and support will be provided:

• Training to support Literacy and Mathematics curriculum in the classroom
• Small group instruction
• De-escalation strategies
• Trauma-Sensitive Training

The district reserves the right to fill positions prior to the deadline date.

About Holy Hill Area School District

Located just 30 minutes northwest of Milwaukee, HHASD is a high-achieving district that consistently earns the "Significantly Exceeds Expectations" rating on state report cards. Serving approximately 500 students across two campuses, we combine a supportive, small-school atmosphere with a rigorous commitment to excellence. We are currently the 8th highest rated district in the state and were recently recognized as one of seven districts in the state reaching the highest levels of employee engagement with the Gallup Employee Engagement Survey.

The Holy Hill Area School District does not discriminate against pupils on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap in its educational programs or activities. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

Additional Requirements

• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications