What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant - District Wide position at West Chester Area School District?
The West Chester Area School District has the following position available:
2025/2026 Paraprofessional/Instructional Assistant
(Position is 7 hours a day; 5 days/week)
The Special Educational Paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher by (1) helping to supervise and accompany the students during activities within and outside the classroom, (2) aiding the teacher by working with students in small groups or on an individual basis in various instructional and learning activities and (3) *providing information regarding the students’ academic and behavioral performance to the teacher, parents, and IEP team.
*Ensures that certain specially designed instruction of the assigned student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) are implemented. These may include but are not limited to; student hygiene, referrals to the school nurse, behavior support plans, home-school communication, supervision during transition time, assignment book/book-bag checks.
To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.
Minimum Requirements are:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills required
• Excellent communication and documentation skills required
• The employee in this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as a provider under such programs by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position.
**Assignment and location are determined following the interview process.**
Salary: $17.86/hr. Further details can be found in the contract on the District website under Human Resources.
DISCLAIMERS AND AFFIRMATION
The West Chester Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, or status as a veteran in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The West Chester Area School District will maintain a working environment free of all forms of harassment and will fully comply with the spirit and intent of all related laws and regulations. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), the Veterans Preference Act of 1944, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources.