Paraeducator, High School

Hamburg Area School District; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Paraeducator to support high school students in their learning journey. This role involves assisting teachers by preparing instructional materials, monitoring student progress, and fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to helping students thrive. Join a dedicated team that values creativity and innovation in education, and contribute to shaping the future of young learners in a supportive and enriching atmosphere.

Benefits

Paid Lunch Break

Paid Leave

Holidays

Benefits Eligible after 90 Days

Qualifications

• Assist classroom teacher by preparing instructional materials.
• Monitor students and provide feedback on their progress.

Responsibilities

• Perform instructional activities planned by the teacher.
• Assist with translation and communication using second language skills.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sign Language Proficiency

Instructional Support

Education

Pennsylvania Paraprofessional Certificate

Associate’s Degree

Job description

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• Work Schedule: 7 hours per day which includes a 30-minute, duty-free, paid lunch
• Hourly rate:
• Level 1: $13.34 (minimum qualifications / willing to obtain certificate of competency)
• Level 2: $15.00 (proficient in sign language or braille)
• Level 3: $16.00 (certified licensed professional)
• This position is benefits eligible for single-level coverage after 90-days and offers 12 days of paid leave + 5 paid holidays per year

Employment Terms

• Work Schedule: 7 hours per day which includes a 30-minute, duty-free, paid lunch
• Hourly rate:
• Level 1: $13.34 (minimum qualifications / willing to obtain certificate of competency)
• Level 2: $15.00 (proficient in sign language or braille)
• Level 3: $16.00 (certified licensed professional)
• This position is benefits eligible for single-level coverage after 90-days and offers 12 days of paid leave + 5 paid holidays per year

What Makes Hamburg Area School District Unique? We place our Compelling Purpose at the forefront of all we do. Our compelling purpose is to ensure that all children, without exception, find that place where their talents and passions come together. Doing so gives every student his or her best chance to make meaningful contributions to the world and to live a life of significance and meaning.

How Does Our Compelling Purpose Support Learners? Our faculty are preparing students to thrive in an evolving and unpredictable job market by helping them discover for themselves: the things they are great at doing, the things they love to do, and how to connect with others on a human level. In short, we are preparing meaningful contributors for the 21st century.

How Does Our Compelling Purpose Support Faculty? To prepare learners for a variety of life roles we must educate the whole child. We take pride in cultivating habits of mind by offering a comprehensive liberal arts education and encouraging our learners to further explore areas of interest. Faculty are encouraged to foster a holistic learning environment through support of unique and effective classroom practices like active learning spaces where seating configuration and styles may be customized to facilitate an optimum learning experience. Additionally, our faculty are encouraged to become designers of learning through customized learning practices. Whether that means a class trip to a water treatment facility to understand how rainwater is turned into drinking water, or a trip to the World War II battlefront using Virtual Reality technology, teachers are no longer confined to teaching within the constraints of four walls. To further develop individual interests and talents of our staff, Administrators stress the importance of autonomy to foster individualized learning.

Why Pursue a Career at Hamburg Area School District? Hamburg Area School District offers a unique, future-focused learning environment where staff are encouraged to share their ideas and develop their own talents in support of its approach to learning. Our staff are our most valuable contributors. We seek educational leaders and support personnel who bring positivity and enthusiasm to our culture, and who desire to create an educational system that engages learners meaningfully and prepares them to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future!

Hamburg, Pennsylvania – Check Us Out!

Nestled in the rolling hills of Berks county, Hamburg is a rural community offering a small hometown look and feel with many conveniences typical of an urban setting. Hamburg’s beautiful landscape offers access to nearby attractions such as hiking the Appalachian Trail, biking the Schuylkill River Trail, or sightseeing at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Situated just off Interstate 78, Hamburg’s convenient location offers quick and easy access to the city life, given its central location to Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Reading, Allentown, Harrisburg and more!

Position Summary

Assists the classroom teacher in a variety of settings by performing assigned duties related to the learning process such as assembling and preparing instructional materials and monitoring students. May assist with translation and/or communication using second language skills when possible. Tasks include but are not limited to, performing instructional activities planned by the teacher, giving the teacher feedback on student’s progress and assisting in clerical duties, as assigned. Under direction/supervision of the teacher / Principal, and general supervision of the Director of Special Education and Student Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Paraprofessional certificate, OR
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, OR
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as deemed appropriate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

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