What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Paraprofessional position at Substitute Teacher Service?
STS is now hiring full time (10-month) Instructional Paraprofessionals for the 2026-2027 school year in Pequea Valley School District. STS is also seeking to build its substitute pool for Paraprofessionals, apply for either role!
Overview of Position:
Support students and teachers by providing instructional, behavioral, and academic assistance in a classroom setting. Instructional Paraprofessionals work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment while helping students achieve their educational goals.
Required Credentials & Documents:
- Proof of Education - Associate's Degree or higher; or, High School Diploma and will complete the PDE Standards for becoming Highly Qualified within the first year of employment.
- Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) - process date within 1 year
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151)- process date within 1 year
- FBI Criminal History Record (Act 114)- process date within 1 year
- Proof of a TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months
- Additional required STS documents will be provided during on boarding process
Schedule & Hours:
Full Time (10-month) Paraprofessional follow a set schedule and are required to work Monday through Friday. Substitute Paraprofessionals communicate directly with the STS Supervisor to determine availability.
Hours by Building:
~Elementary: 8:30am-4:00pm
~Secondary (MS/HS): 7:15am-3:00pm
Pay rate may be negotiable based upon experience and qualifications, starting hourly rate is starting at $16.50.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High reliability standards
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families
- Patience, empathy, and a student-centered approach
- Ability to follow teacher direction while working independently when needed
- Classroom management and behavior support experience preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to adapt to changing classroom needs and student learning styles
- Basic computer proficiency
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Experience working with children or individuals with diverse learning needs is preferred
- Physical ability to assist students with mobility, classroom activities, and, when necessary, respond appropriately to behavioral situations
Thank you for your interest in working with STS and Pequea Valley School District!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Kinzers, PA 17535 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kinzers, PA 17535: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17