Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) - Middle Smithfield Elementary

Provo School District; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

East Stroudsburg Area School District in East Stroudsburg, PA seeks a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) for Middle Smithfield Elementary. You will provide 1:1 support to a student with special needs, assist the teacher, and help implement instructional activities in a safe, inclusive setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong communication skills, confidentiality, and basic computer skills. The position follows an 188-day calendar with benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to maintain student/ classroom records with accuracy and detail.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Google Suite desirable.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift up to 40 lbs. and assist students with self-help needs.
• Commitment to confidentiality and teamwork in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 paraprofessional support to students with special needs.
• Assist the classroom teacher with instructional activities and planning.
• Support student engagement, behavior, and safety in diverse classroom environments.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Record keeping & attention to detail

Confidentiality

Basic computer skills

Google Suite

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant): Middle Smithfield Elementary

Location Middle Smithfield Elementary East Stroudsburg Area School District East Stroudsburg, PA

As a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) , you have the rewarding opportunity to connect with students with special needs in a positive way, engage with them and help them to promote their academic, daily living skills, social and emotional potential.

Interested candidates with a high school diploma are encouraged to apply. The opportunity for CIU20 assessment to become highly qualified is available at no cost to applicants. See below for more information.*

Ideal Candidates shall:

• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal collaborative skills, demonstrated by patience and understanding to effectively work with staff and students
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Complete and maintain student and classroom records with tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills to complete tasks related to medical billing, email, web-based education software, and virtual meeting environments; experience with Google Suiteis beneficial.
• Respond positively to supervision and suggestions for improvement.
• Flexibility to adapt to daily reassignment across classrooms and grade levels to provide consistent instructional and behavioral support based on student and staffing needs

Physical

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, and communicate to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to physically lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance and/or assists any student as required by students’ physical needs.
• Ability to conduct a safety restraint protocol following appropriate training and certification
• Ability to assist students with self-help skills, feeding, and personal hygiene needs

Successful Paraprofessionals (Teacher Assistants) come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. If you’ve ever worked in any of the following fields, you’d be a great fit for our team: teacher, paraeducator, teaching assistant, teaching aide, tutor, special education, working with individuals with special needs and/or disabilities, preschool worker, daycare provider, medical assistant, CNA (Certified Nurse’s Aide), residential treatment facility worker, rehabilitation and transition / vocational rehabilitation (OVR) services, job coaching, mentoring, mental health services, behavioral health services, probation services, youth coaching, children and youth services, case management, and/or other similar professional childcare experience.

*The education qualification for a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) position is a high school diploma with a passing acceptable IU 20 assessment to become highly qualified. Individuals who do not have two years of college or 48 college credits may become highly qualified by taking our local assessment. Assessments may be scheduled by calling the Office of the Director of Special Education [phone]. A preparation booklet is available to help you review the content of the assessment and prepare for the test. Click here to access the booklet. We encourage you to take the test to become highly qualified when you apply. Our applicants have had great success in passing this assessment through a review of the booklet and content.

Description

1:1 Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) needed to meet the individual needs of a student with special needs in theAutistic Supportprogram. Position beginning with the start of the 2026-2027 School Year.

You will assist in planning special activities and events to make learning engaging for students. You will work with the teacher to accomplish the objectives and goals of the curriculum. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to engage your creative abilities assisting the team with developing activities that provide students with unique and individualized learning activities that promote their interests, needs, and individual development goals in a safe and positive environment.

Starting annual salary:

$25,895.00 – High School Diploma with Highly Qualified Distinction

$27,535.00 – Associate’s Degree or attained 48 college credits

$30,266.00 – Bachelor’s Degree

The salary schedule represents a 188-day work year. New employees who begin after the first day of the school year will have their salary prorated to the number of workdays remaining in the school year. 10-month classroom staffis paid over a 12-month time period.

See link for job description.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Wellness Program, and Paid Time Off available to full-time staff. Summary of benefits can be found via this link