Paraprofessional (ESOL Support)

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

Allentown School District in Allentown, PA, seeks a paraprofessional to assist in providing a safe learning environment for students. Key responsibilities include implementing instructional directives, maintaining safety in the school, and supporting all students in their learning routines. Qualifications include meeting educational requirements for a highly qualified paraprofessional and holding valid clearances. The position offers a starting salary of $18.03/hr and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement fund eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or holder of a valid work visa.
• Must meet educational requirements as defined by federal laws.
• Cleared background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe and supportive learning atmosphere.
• Implement instructional directives from professional employees.
• Maintain a non-oppressive environment in the school.

Skills

Basic reading, writing, and math competencies

Educational requirements for highly qualified paraprofessional

Valid clearances (Act 34, 114, 151)

Valid tuberculosis test

Ability to provide appropriate accommodations

Job description

Starting Salary

Starting Salary: $18.03/hr.

Qualifications

• Must meet educational requirements for “highly qualified paraprofessional,” as defined by the federal laws and No Child Left Behind.
• Must meet basic reading, writing, and math competencies.
• Valid Act 34, 114, and Act 151 clearances.
• Valid tuberculosis test and physical examination with ADA reasonable accommodations stipulated, as appropriate.
• U. S. citizen or holder of a valid work visa.
• Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.

Summary

Assists in providing a safe, supportive atmosphere and an environment conducive for learning for all students. Implements the instructional directives of the professional employees, as assigned by the principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the principal and other professionals in maintaining a safe and orderly, but non-oppressive, environment in the school.
• Assist the principal and other professionals in the delivery of appropriate instructional and tutorial strategies.
• Assist all students in building routines and in mastery of instructional materials involving ESOL, Title, special education, library, reading and related areas.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations as per standing orders and other policies and procedures.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Superintendent of Schools or principal.

Benefits

Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund
• Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.