Paraprofessional (Part-Time Kindergarten Support)

Allentown School District; United States; On-site; USD 29,094; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

A school district in Pennsylvania is seeking a Part-Time Paraprofessional to support Kindergarten students. This role involves assisting with daily activities, maintaining a safe learning environment, and implementing the instructional directives given by professional staff. Candidates must meet educational requirements, possess valid clearances, and demonstrate competencies in basic reading, writing, and math skills. The position offers a starting salary of $21.12 per hour and various benefits, including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Act 34, 114, and Act 151 clearances.
• Required valid tuberculosis test and physical examination.
• U. S. citizen or valid work visa holder.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly school environment.
• Support the delivery of instructional and tutorial strategies.
• Help students build routines and master instructional materials.
• Respond to emergency situations as per policies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math competencies

Crisis response

Education

Educational requirements for highly qualified paraprofessional

Job description

Paraprofessional (Part-Time Kindergarten Support)

JobID: 4147

Starting Salary: $21.12/hr.

Date Posted: 2/3/2026

Location: Jefferson Elementary School

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.

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!

The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

Benefits

• 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.