What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Paraprofessional position at Substitute Teacher Service?
STS is now hiring an Elementary Emotional Support Paraprofessional to support at Brecknock Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year!
About Us
Substitute Teacher Service (STS) partners with school districts to staff a wide variety of educational and school-support positions, including both permanent and substitute paraprofessionals, PCAs, classroom aides, and more. We are currently seeking entry-level and experienced candidates to support students in the following position:
Emotional Support Paraprofessional at Brecknock Elementary
- Hours are 8:30am-3:45pm, following the student calendar
- Pay starts at $17.25 per hour, with a possible increase for related prior experience
- The Emotional Support program is for students whose emotional or behavioral challenges significantly interfere with their ability to learn. It provides individualized instruction and supports to help students manage emotions, improve behavior, and succeed academically and socially. Services may include behavior intervention plans, social-skills training, and structured environments. The goal is to support students in regulating behavior and accessing the general curriculum in school settings. This position may require assistance with verbal and/or physical behaviors.
What Do School Support Staff Do?
Responsibilities vary depending on the assignment but may include:
- Supporting students academically, socially, behaviorally, and/or with daily living needs
- Working individually with a student or assisting multiple students within a classroom
- Helping teachers implement classroom activities and student support plans
- Encouraging student independence and positive participation
- Providing supervision and maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment
- Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, therapists, and other school personnel
Why Work With STS at ELANCO?
Depending on position and eligibility, employees may have access to:
- Weekday school schedules – No evenings or weekends required for permanent school-based positions
- School holidays and summers off according to the district calendar
- Paid required professional development
- Up to five paid days off during the school year for most permanent employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Minimum essential health, vision, and dental coverage for employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Supplemental accident insurance
- College tuition discounts through select partner institutions
- Employee referral rewards
- Verizon Wireless employee discounts
- Flexible scheduling for per diem substitutes
Who Should Apply?
We encourage you to apply if you are dependable, patient, supportive, and interested in making a difference for students. These positions can be a great fit for individuals interested in education/special education, human services, childcare, or if you are looking for rewarding work that will allow you to make a meaningful difference. During the interview process, we’ll discuss the available positions and help determine which opportunity best matches your experience, interests, and schedule.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17