Paraprofessional Substitutes for the 2025-2026 School Year - K-12 Openings

The Pittsford Central School District is seeking per diem, daily substitute paraprofessionals for the 2025-2026 school year. There is a regular, ongoing need for both half and full-day substitutes. Most positions will be working one-to-one with a student, helping them manage classroom tasks, behavioral expectations, and performing other duties as outlined by the classroom teacher, including but not limited to:

• Record keeping
• Supervision of student(s)
• Helping with daily planning of instructional outcomes
• Attending all pertinent meetings
• Creating a welcoming and affirming learning environment for all students
• Assisting student(s) with academic assignments
• Assisting student(s) with their project research, library and media skills, and basic computer skills, etc
• Performing routine clerical duties such as: copying, filing, data entry and compiling attendance reports
• Monitoring and supporting the implementation of student(s) programs
• Assisting student(s) with their daily activities

We have openings district wide (K-12) in all buildings. Your work schedule will vary depending on the assignment, but the school day consists of the following:

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Successful candidates should possess the following:

• Working knowledge of the school organization
• Working knowledge of basic student desktops and laptops
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to assist students with basic technological needs
• Ability to obtain student cooperation and attention
• Ability to give instructions
• Ability to work well with students and school personnel
• Ability to understand and deal with student behavior
• Ability to maintain simple electronic records
• Ability to demonstrate dependability
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment
• Possess physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Successful candidates should possess these following attributes:

• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to be an active listener, exhibit patience and flexibility
• Ability to show empathy and compassion

Candidates should also possess the following:

• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
  • (A) One (1) year of full-time or part-time equivalent paid or volunteer equivalent experience working in a clerical capacity; OR
  • (B) One (1) year of full-time or part-time equivalent paid or volunteer equivalent experience working with children; OR
  • (C) Possession of a certificate of completion for a course for Child Care through an occupational school, The American Red Cross or similar agency; OR,
  • (D) A combination of experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
• NOTE: Successful completion of one (1) year of college education beyond high school (minimum of 30 semester college credit hours) may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience.