School Paraprofessional: Classroom Support & Student Care

YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; York (York County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

York City School District seeks a paraprofessional to support teachers and students in a dynamic elementary/middle school environment. The role involves attendance tracking, helping with assignments, and supervising students under guidance of teachers and principals.

Ideal candidates hold an associates degree or are highly qualified, and are prepared to complete required clearances. The position is on-site with standard school hours and a variety of duties across classrooms, library, and

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred/Highly qualified status.
• Ability to contribute to the more effective use of the professional teacher's time by providing assistance in a wide variety of non-instructional assignments under the direction of teachers and school principal.
• Ability to interact with students in a manner that demonstrates respect and dignity.
• Act 126 completion
• Act 71 completion
• Bloodborne Pathogens completion
• Act 34 Clearance (self-paid), Act 151 Clearance (self-paid), FBI Clearance (self-paid)
• Drug Screening (self-paid)
• Letter of Interest, Resume and application through District website

Responsibilities

• Record classroom attendance and follow up on absence notes as needed.
• Correct and grade non-essay type tests using answer keys prepared by teachers as needed.
• Assist pupils with assignments.
• Prepare bulletin board materials and classroom displays.
• Accompany pupils on field trips.
• Keep desks and tabletops in clean, orderly condition.
• Conduct programmed lessons as directed, i.e. computer generated and or scripted.
• Assist teachers in the supervision of classroom.
• Operate office equipment that may include but not limited to the following: computer, calculator, FAX machine, e-mail, and printer.
• Assist teacher in monitoring students in less structured environments.
• Participate in a wide variety of duties that include, but are not limited to the following: assist in the library, office and cafeteria as needed; read or tell stories, distribute and collect materials, collect money, obtain food or juice from cafeteria, etc. The duties will vary depending on the location of assignment.
• Notify teacher in advance of planned absence.
• Adhere to the contractual school schedule (arrival, dismissal, etc.)
• Any other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal or his/her designee.

Skills

Interact with students with respect

Utilize teacher time effectively

Education

Associates Degree preferred/Highly qualified status

Act 126 completion

Act 71 completion

Bloodborne Pathogens completion

Act 34 Clearance (self-paid)

Act 151 Clearance (self-paid)

FBI Clearance (self-paid)

Drug Screening (self-paid)

Letter of Interest, Resume and application through District website

Job description

York City School District seeks a paraprofessional to support teachers and students in a dynamic elementary/middle school environment. The role involves attendance tracking, helping with assignments, and supervising students under guidance of teachers and principals.

Ideal candidates hold an associates degree or are highly qualified, and are prepared to complete required clearances. The position is on-site with standard school hours and a variety of duties across classrooms, library, and