Substitute Paraprofessional, 2023-24
Pittsburgh Public Schools
341 S. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh,PA15213
Substitute - Other
Job Number
4600281966
Start Date
Open Date
06/01/2023
Closing Date
05/31/2024
Pittsburgh Public Schools employs over 4,000 individuals in various capacities to support the academic achievement and strength of character of the 20,000 students we serve.

At Pittsburgh Public Schools substitute paraprofessionals provide educational support within the classroom and throughout the entire school. Substitute paraprofessionals work closely with teachers to provide learning, autistic, multiple disabilities, and life skills support to students. Substitute Paraprofessionals have the flexibility to work 5 days a week or as often as they like. They determine their work schedule by selecting assignments daily through an online system called Frontline Absence Management. The workday varies per school configuration and consists of up to 7.5 hours; including 30-minute lunch.
We are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce, and we consider substitutes in our District to be a valuable part of our pipeline for permanent positions. Our Substitute positions do not require interviews. Once the application has been submitted, you will be sent instructions to complete the New Hire Paperwork within 3 business days from subservices@pghschools.org. More information on the paperwork required can be found at https://www.pghschools.org/Page/5800.
If you have any questions, please reach out to subservices@pghschools.org.
Salary
$15/hour
Qualifications
Candidates must be enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school districts. We are seeking candidates with:

- High School Diploma
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player, under pressure with multiple competing deadlines, and with culturally, educationally, and racially diverse internal and external customers.
- Ability to build, foster, and maintain strong relationships with school staff.
- A capacity to solve problems, to stay organized and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, poise, tact and diplomacy to accomplish objectives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Residency Requirements
No Residency Requirement
Essential Job Functions
Substitute Paraprofessional Positions:
1. Educational Assistant I?s (EAI) assists the classroom teacher in carrying out the school goals and policies, as well as the objectives of the curriculum. Additionally, they support the school in monitoring classrooms and supporting activities.
2. Special Education Paraprofessionals (Classroom Assistant, Educational Assistant III and IV) provide support to students within the Program for Students with Exceptionalities. These positions support the teacher regarding the instruction, supervision and tracking of student progress and individualized education plan (IEP).
3. Early Childhood Assistants IIA and IIB assist and support the classroom teacher in carrying out an educational program which prepares the children for school readiness.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Follow the lesson plan(s) or assignment left by absent paraprofessional and ensure students complete all assigned tasks.
2. Maintain a safe environment.
3. Use materials provided by absent paraprofessional or other school personnel.
4. Notify school administration of any unusual incidents which have occurred during the school day.
5. Maintain accurate assessment of student attendance and data.
6. Leave information concerning the day's activities for the paraprofessional
7. Communicate effectively with students and staff.
8. Manage student behavior in a positive manner.
9. Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the school goals and objectives and the District's mission and Superintendent's Priority Goals.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or disability in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact Employee Relations, Office of Human Resources, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).