Paraprofessional

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid credentials

Clearances provided

Paid PTO

Job summary

CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Paraprofessional to support students in Hershey Elementary School. The role aligns with the school calendar and supports Autistic, Emotional, Instructional, Learning, and Life Skills classrooms.

Salary is $21.15 per hour with prorated PTO. Benefits include employer-paid credentials and TB screening, medical/dental options for eligible hours, and retirement savings contributions. Training and credential renewals are paid by CCRES.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Title I positions require passing requirements under NCLB
• 2 years post secondary, Associate's Degree or higher preferred
• Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical assistance to an individual student or a small group of students
• Work with students on organizational skills, guide students in activities, monitor student progress
• Directly support students at the direction of classroom teacher and building Principal

Skills

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Small groups

Classroom assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Paraprofessional through our partnership with Derry Township School District!

OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS- Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!

SUMMARY

• The Special Education Paraprofessional will work on student days following the academic calendar year
• The Special Education Paraprofessional may support students in one of the following areas: Autistic, Emotional, Instructional, Learning, and Life Skills classrooms
• Hourly Paraprofessional pay rate is $21.15 per hour with 3 days of paid time off (PTO) - prorated based on date of hire

OPENING

• Hershey ElementarySchool (K - 5)
  • Schedule: 8:40am - 3:35pm (on a full school day)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical assistance to an individual student or a small group of students - including, but not limited to: on-task prompting, facilitating social skills, and self-care skills
• Work with students on organizational skills, guide students in activities, monitor student progress
• Directly support students at the direction of classroom teacher and building Principal

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma required. For Title I positions - Must pass for "highly qualified" as mandated by NCLB
• 2 years post secondary, Associate's Degree or higher - preferred
• Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting - preferred

CREDENTIALING

(Clearances current within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI – Use code1KG6XN
• TB Screening - current within 3 months
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

* CCRES paid clearances & TB screening!

• Employer paid: Base medical plan for employee, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
• Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
• CCRES 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan – 3% matching contribution
• Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships
• Milestone service award
• Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
• Paid credential renewals
• Paid trainings

ABOUT CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of CCRES is to ensure quality educational and human service programs for children, families, and schools. Through innovative partnerships, we provide human resources and grant opportunities.

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.