Are you reliable, dedicated, and looking to make an impact on children and their education? Do you feel fulfilled giving back to your local community? If you are passionate and committed to helping children reach their fullest potential, please consider working with us!

Aspire Education Services is seeking Paraprofessionals who are passionate about assisting teachers and helping students reach their fullest potential. This opportunity would be great for someone building and developing their career in the education industry or looking to gain additional experience in their field as an independent contractor.

As a Paraprofessional you may be responsible for:

• Reinforcing lessons that the teacher presented by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
• Helping teachers with conducting lessons and developing materials
• Enforcing class and school rules and regulations to teach students proper behavior
• Setting up equipment or getting material ready to help teachers prepare for lessons
• Supervising students in the class, between classes, during recess and lunch and on field trips
• Empowering students through programs that help them enhance their social and academic achievements
• Acting as an encouraging and nurturing influence for students during their school day

Who you are:

• Are patient and genuinely care for children and adolescent students and their success
• Have 2 years of post-secondary education, Associate's Degree Preferred
• Possess 2 years of relevant experience in a K-12 environment with a passion in developing your teaching career
• Have reliable transportation.
• Possess current (or be able to pass) required state and federal background checks and relevant clearances. Please note: All clearances will be required before hire.

What we offer:

• Steady and consistent hours during a typical school day.
• Contracted work with competitive rates!
• Multiple locations available within Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, and Delaware Counties.
• Opportunities to work with children of all ages.

Why AES?

We don’t cut corners. Our academic partners and staff like that we are a small, boutique-style agency, as opposed to a large corporate-run franchise. We provide a high level of customer service, attention-to-detail, and quality work. In addition to building the company from scratch, Aspire’s owner/founder Dr. Jaime Friedman (LBS, Psy.D.) has earned an excellent reputation among clients, partners, and within the general community.

About Aspire Educational Services, Inc.

Aspire Educational Services (AES) is committed to providing educational support to charter, private, and public schools. AES is able to fulfill staffing needs for positions including, but not limited to, school psychologists, counselors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, personal care aides, therapeutic support staff, general education teachers, and special education teachers. AES has earned a strong reputation for its commitment to providing the best in customer service to both schools and independent contractors.

At Aspire Educational Services, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to fostering a vibrant and innovative community. We embrace the unique perspectives and talents of our academic partners. We celebrate the power of collaboration and respect. We build a culture that thrives on inclusivity, where every voice is heard and every contribution is valued

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 – 40 per week

Grade school specialties:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• 9th grade
• Elementary school
• High school
• Kindergarten
• Middle school
• Pre-Kindergarten

Physical setting:

• Charter school
• Private school
• Public school
• School
• Special education school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Special Education: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person