Paraeducator

Environmental Charter School; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,394 - 37,149; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Job summary

The Environmental Charter School in Pittsburgh seeks a paraeducator to support teachers, prepare materials, and assist with student activities. The role emphasizes collaboration, a proactive mindset, and a strong work ethic.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or related education experience, at least two years of post-high school education, and experience with elementary-age students is desirable. The school offers a comprehensive benefits package and a starting salary of $33,772.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• At least 2 years of post-high school education is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with elementary-age students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports teachers in preparing classroom materials and resources.
• Assists grade-level teams in non-instructional activities as needed.
• Provides support for recess and lunch duties.
• Assists in additional duty coverage and support as determined by supervisor.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

2 years of post-high school education or equivalent

Experience with elementary-age students desirable

Job description

The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for a highly dedicated and motivated Paraeducator. Successful candidates must be progressive-minded and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic. For best consideration, candidates should have a degree or experience in education, a strong work ethic, and a “whatever it takes” attitude.

OUR PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION

As the world changes and becomes increasingly more complex, global citizens will need to be equipped with skills that allow them to be flexible thinkers, creative problem solvers, and effective leaders. ECS offers a program that develops students into critical thinkers, thoughtful innovators, and well-rounded scholars. We provide students the tools and educational foundation to become tomorrow’s global citizens, and we strive to teach students how their choices impact the world around them. By using environmental content as a lens for instruction, ECS provides students a context in which to explore ideas and observations, to practice inquiry, and to actively solve problems. Throughout their academic careers at ECS, students build core skills across all disciplines, and then actively apply these skills to support the impact of learning.

WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL

The Environmental Charter School’s faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising, with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following our guiding principles of catalyst, character, collaboration, and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal. Our work is student-centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS’s progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting lists, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh serve as a model in environmentally focused education.

OVERVIEW

The ECS Paraeducator works collaboratively with classroom teachers, special educators, building specialists, and the Building Leadership Team by supporting teachers in the preparation of classroom materials and resources; assisting grade-level teams in non-instructional activities, as needed; providing support for recess and lunch duties; assists in additional duty coverage and support as determined by the supervisor. Candidates should be energetic and progressive-minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with building staff.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred
• At least 2 years of post-high school education is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with elementary-age students is desirable

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary $33,772
• ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-, and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.

Clearances current within one year of the hire date will be required and include Arrest/Conviction disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 114), FBI Criminal Background Check. Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.