What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at Columbia-Montour AVTS?
- Works closely with all teachers and gives support to students requiring extra help. (Perkins Funded)
- Assists in motivating students to help them realize the importance of the curriculum, PSSA testing, NCLB, and our HSTW school improvement model. (Perkins Funded)
- Helps students realize the connection between directions given and their coursework. (Perkins Funded)
- Available in classes and gives students one-on-one help and/or small group instruction. (Perkins Funded)
- Involved with necessary department(s) when working on curriculum. (Perkins Funded)
- Available as needed in classes to team-teach with the teacher. (Perkins Funded)
- Prearranges meetings with students and meets them in vocational programs, library, or other designated classroom(s) to give extra help to struggling students. (Perkins Funded)
- Performs instructional activities as directed and supervised by the teacher. (Locally Funded)
- Assists in the use of specialized instructional materials. (Perkins Funded)
- Assists with the supervision of students. (Perkins Funded)
- Employs effective and appropriate teaching strategies in working with varying exceptionalities under teacher supervision. (Perkins Funded)
- Becomes familiar with equipment used in vocational program(s) as assigned. (Perkins Funded)
- Assists in general cleanup of facilities, materials, and equipment (non-janitorial). (Perkins Funded)
- Treats students with dignity and respect, as a person of worth, regardless of the degree of handicap or presence of intervening behavior. (Perkins Funded)
- Assists in providing individual reinforcement to help student self-esteem. (Perkins Funded)
- Reports to assigned areas for tutoring and supervision as assigned in daily schedule. (Perkins Funded)
- Maintains confidentiality of students/classroom. (Perkins Funded)
- Disciplines students in a consistent, positive manner within the structure established by the school. (Perkins Funded)
- Assists in developing procedures and techniques in providing appropriate programs for students. (Perkins Funded)
- Serves as a positive role model for students. (Perkins Funded)
- Continues to demonstrate willingness to learn more about the job and skills necessary to perform it. (Perkins Funded)
- Willing to perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor. (Perkins Funded)
- Evaluation will occur annually by the administrative team. (Perkins Funded)
- Maintains current Act 48 certification in the individual’s subject area. (Perkins Funded)
- Acts as a substitute teacher in any content area as needed. (Locally Funded)
- Morning duty will be from 7:45-8:15 a.m. This duty may include, but is not limited to, walking the halls and helping to keep order as students enter the building, or any other duty assigned by the administration. (Locally Funded)
- If interested, serves as an advisor for clubs, classes, or any school-sponsored organization, such as chaperoning school trips and/or dances. (Locally Funded)
- Administration has the right to add or delete job requirements as needed. (Funding based upon the nature of the assignment.)
JobID: 212
Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
12/12/2025
12/12/2025
Location:
Columbia-Montour AVTS
Columbia-Montour AVTS
Date Available:
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Closing Date:
12/29/2025
TITLE: Paraprofessional (37 ½ hours per week)12/29/2025
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
2. Must be at least 18 years of age.
3. Must possess a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and reliability.
4. Must be willing to complete 20 hours of certification through the LEA within the first year of employment.
REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Special Education
WORK DAY: 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (182 Days/Year)
JOB GOAL: To work with any student in any curriculum and help them achieve the goals and objectives of that program
PERFORMANCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SELECTION: Appointment shall be by the Joint Operating Committee following the recommendation of the Administrative Director.