PT Paraprofessional - SHINE Program

Paycom; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Luzerne County Community College is seeking a part-time, hourly staff member to assist with SHINE programming at the center after the school day ends. You will support instruction, dinner service, homework completion, and enrichment activities while fostering a positive environment.

You will also help with character development, relationship-building, and ongoing student evaluation, and you must enforce behavior policies and participate in monthly Family Nights and required staff meetings.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate for the role.
• Minimum one year of experience in a school setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily instruction at assigned center for 3 hours after school.
• Support SHINE program activities including dinner service and homework help.
• Engage in character development, relationship-building, cultural enrichment and recreation.
• Enforce SHINE Behavior Policy and notify Lead Teacher of issues with documentation.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and monthly Family Nights.
• Assist with student evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Limited hourly contract not to exceed 500 hours for a contract year; working hours are Monday through Thursday for 3 hours per day after the conclusion of the standard school day at the center; assist with daily instruction at assigned center for 3 hours of SHINE; assist with dinner service and support homework completion assistance, character development, relationship-building, cultural enrichment, recreational activities, and service-learning opportunities into daily programming; assist with enforcement of the SHINE Behavior Policy and notify Lead Teacher if any behavioral issues arise providing documentation; participate in mandatory staff meetings as scheduled; attend and assist with monthly Family Nights; assist with student evaluations.Non-Essential Position Duties and ResponsibilitiesOther related duties as assigned.Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, LCCC, 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 800-377-5222 extension 7392. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.Education:High School GraduateExperience:Minimum one (1) year of experience in a school setting preferredSkills:Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with staff, students, and public; strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.