Instructional Paraprofessional(s)

Job Overview

We are seeking energetic and dedicated Instructional Paraprofessionals to join our vibrant educational team at Penn Hills School District! In this vital support role, you will work closely with teachers to enhance student learning experiences, foster classroom engagement, and support diverse learners. Your enthusiasm and commitment will help create a positive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically and socially. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young learners’ educational journeys while gaining valuable classroom experience.

Duties

• Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans across subjects such as literacy, math, and early childhood education, including Montessori and preschool curricula.
• Support classroom management by helping maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
• Provide individualized or small group instructional support to students, including those with disabilities or special needs such as autism.
• Aid in lesson planning and curriculum development to ensure activities meet developmental and educational standards.
• Foster positive behavior management strategies to promote respectful interactions and social-emotional growth among students.
• Collaborate with teachers on classroom activities, assessments, and progress monitoring to support student achievement.
• Support childcare duties such as toddler care, preschool activities, and daycare routines to ensure a nurturing environment for early learners.

Requirements

• Assists children to and from the bus at arrival and departure times when program and types of children warrant.
• Facilitates personal care services as needed to assist students with activities of daily living necessary for comfort and well-being.
• Prepares and operates instructional equipment and materials including, but not limited to: audio/visual equipment, iPAD, Smartboard, Xerox copies, lamination, computer documents/printing, visual aids, artwork, etc., as directed by the teacher and/or therapist.
• Assures that all possible measures are taken to assist a child in the event of an emergency until help arrives. This includes notifying the immediate supervisor and/or supervising administrator immediately.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows program health guidelines in the classroom and diaper changing area. This includes proper storage of materials, supplies and equipment; cleaning chalkboards, tables and chairs as needed; placing desks, tables and chairs in proper order, etc.
• Updates attendance records and data collection, as programs require under AIU PA Certified Professional direction, handles and maintains confidentiality as it pertains to special education.
• Assists with feeding of students who are unable to feed themselves. In addition, may collect lunch/snack money, submit lunch count information and supervise students in the cafeteria as needed.
• Assists students in the use of teaching devices, such as assistive technology devices and computers, and other equipment used for individualized instruction.
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences and IEP conferences, as requested.
• Interacts and assists in the supervision of students during work-instructed assignments, play activities, lunch, community based outings, and emergency drills according to the standards and policies of the program, in all environments throughout the school day, while under the direct supervision of the PA Certified Professional and/or Administration.
• Performs reinforcement instructional services as delegated by the PA Certified Professional, including, (but not limited to), reinforcing activities in the visual, auditory, motor and cognitive area.
• Follows and implements IEPs (including behavioral intervention plans) under the direction of the PA Certified Professional, follows and reinforces the behavioral management system in place and assists the teacher with students who may need physical intervention using accepted procedures.
• Attends training as required for performance of This may include but is not limited to NCI, CPR, First Aid, Confidentiality, Universal Precautions and various diagnoses.
• Accompanies the teacher and students on field trips or community-based instruction during the school day.
• Performs other educationally related duties throughout the building, across all grade levels at the discretion of administration or the teacher.

Join us as an Instructional Paraprofessional and be part of a passionate team dedicated to nurturing young minds! Your dedication will help shape the future of our students while providing you with rewarding professional growth opportunities in a supportive educational community.

Pay: From $17.53 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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