Paraprofessional (classroom Assistant)

Donegal School District; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Donegal School District is seeking a Life Skills Support Paraprofessional to assist teachers at Donegal Junior High School and Donegal High School. This is a part-time, 10-month position with 5.5 hours per day, following the student schedule.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, supporting teachers’ directions, supervising students, and performing clerical tasks while maintaining confidentiality and professional interaction with staff.

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of school processes and prior experience with students.
• Must have completed at least two years of post-secondary education or an associate degree or equivalent demonstrated by state/local assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares learning/instructional materials for teacher and student use.
• Carries out teachers’ directions with instructional support for students.
• Monitors and assists individual students as required.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned.
• Monitors student behavior during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Monitors environment and reports problems to staff.
• Maintains confidentiality and respectful relations with staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Confidentiality

Patience

Listening

Education

Two years post-secondary education or Associate degree

Tools

Computers

Job description

DONEGAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Details

• Building: Available positions at Donegal Junior High School (DJHS) and Donegal High School (DHS) (Assignment may change)
• Start Date: August 25, 2025
• Schedule: 10-month support staff
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 5.5 hours per day
• JH: 8:00am-2:00pm
• HS: 8:45am-2:45pm
• Status: Part-time
• Note: Follows the student school schedule

Role

• Role: Life Skills Support- Paraprofessional

Summary Of Purpose

This position is responsible for providing the Life Skills Teacher(s) with instructional and clerical support.

Essential Functions

• Prepares learning/instructional materials for teacher and student use.
• Carries-out teachers’ directions with respect to instructional support for students.
• Monitors and assists an individual student (s) as required.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned.
• Monitors student behavior during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Monitors the physical environment and reports problems to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the teacher (s) or principal.
• Maintains an optimum relationship with other staff members by being courteous and always mindful of the importance of confidentiality.

Marginal Functions

Marginal Functions will vary with the specific assignment and depend on the particular position function for which the person is responsible.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

This position accomplishes most of its tasks through standardized operating procedures. Internal contacts include the teachers, students and the district office employees. The external contacts include parents and the general public.

Minimum Requirements

This position requires an understanding of the processes and procedures of a school. Must have completed at least two years of post secondary education, or possess an associate degree or higher or meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment, as well as prior experience in dealing with students.

Special Skills

Proficiency with computers is preferred. Must possess some clerical skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy at all times. Confidentiality is essential. Must have the ability to listen, be patient and interact with students and have an understanding of child development.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL

• Physical - Sit: 80%; walk/stand 20%
• Lifting: May lift up to 60 lbs.
• Vision: Normal

Mental - Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze; written and verbal communications.

Environment: Normal classroom environment.

The above description covers the most significant essential and marginal functions but does not exclude other occasional responsibilities and accountabilities the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the major purpose of this job.