Substitute Paraprofessionals! $130 per day

Iu17

Jenkintown (PA)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 27,000

Part time

43 hours ago
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Job summary

ESS is seeking Substitute Paraprofessionals in Jenkintown, PA for Jenkintown School District to support classroom teachers and assist students with special needs. The role reinforces learning through small-group work and individualized attention in a school setting.

Paraprofessionals assist with supervision, materials preparation, and daily administrative tasks while promoting students’ academic and personal growth. The position pays $130 per day with flexible scheduling across school days.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • PA Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Form 6004 required.
  • Clearances: Acts 34, 114, 151, 168 required.
  • Tuberculosis test/physical required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students.
  • Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class.
  • Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials.
  • Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs.
  • Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
  • Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration.

Education

High School Diploma or GED
PA Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification – Act 24
PA State Police Criminal History Clearance – Act 34
Federal Criminal History Clearance – Act 114
Child Abuse Clearance – Act 151
Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release – Act 168
Tuberculosis Test/Physical

Job description

Substitute Paraprofessionals! $130 per day

Jenkintown, PA - Jenkintown School District, Montgomery County $130.00 / Day

Substitute Paraprofessional

An ESSsubstitute paraprofessionalassists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The substitute paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.

Substitute paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants.

Responsibilities

  • Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students
  • Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class
  • Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
  • Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs
  • Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
  • Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
  • Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration

For a complete job description of a substitute paraprofessional.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • PA Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification – Act 24
  • PA State Police Criminal History Clearance – Act 34
  • Federal Criminal History Clearance – Act 114
  • Child Abuse Clearance – Act 151
  • Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release – Act 168
  • Tuberculosis Test/Physical

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About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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