Paraprofessional

Iu17; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS seeks a Paraprofessional in Williamsport, PA, to assist students with instructional and daily living activities under the supervision of a certified professional. Duties are varied by program and require regular attendance to support student learning and participation.

The role supports self-sufficiency training, personal care tasks, and classroom assistance to enable students to participate in the least restrictive environment, while adhering to ESS policies and district guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• Paraprofessional role involves assisting students with instructional and daily living activities.
• Work under direct supervision of a certified professional.

Responsibilities

• Assist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for children with physical disabilities
• Assume duties of a personal care nature to enable participation in least restrictive environment
• Encourage, support, and teach daily living activities for student comfort and well-being
• Assist students in managing their environment to meet physical and psychological needs
• Monitor health incidents and psychosocial adjustment to medical conditions
• Assist in arranging classroom environment to meet student needs
• Attend trainings and meetings as requested
• Show cooperation and flexibility with other duties per ESS and school policies

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Paraprofessional

Williamsport, PA - Loyalsock Township School District, Lycoming County $128.11 / Day (Permanent)

Paraprofessional

An ESS Paraprofessional's functions are to increase the quality of education by assisting students with instructional and non-instructional activities. Paraprofessionals are not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching/learning process. Because the Paraprofessional is assisting students, regular attendance is required to fulfill the duties of this position. A Paraprofessional may be used in any instructional situation under the direct, immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment. Usually, duties will vary from program to program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for children with physical disabilities
• Assume duties of a personal care nature which will allow the children to participate to the maximum extent in the least restrictive environment
• Encourage, support, and educate the students by assisting in the performance of activities of daily living necessary for his/her comfort, well-being, and integrity
• Assist students in managing and maintaining his/her environment to meet his/her special physical and psychological needs
• Monitor the incidence and prevalence of selected health problems
• Monitor psycho-social adjustment to medical conditions
• Assist teacher or students to arrange the environment of the classroom to best meet the students' needs
• Attend training sessions, in-services, workshops, and/or meetings, as requested
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS
• Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, Associates Degree preferred.
• Pennsylvania State Police Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Fingerprinting
• School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification
• Continuing Education Hours (Based on Date of Hire)
• Act 126

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About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.