Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aid

Butler, PA

2 DAYS AGO

22987332

Summary

Butler, PA

In-Person

$15.05 - $15.05 per Hour

0 Years Experience

High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)

No Commission

29.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Part-Time

Description Position Summary:

Paraprofessionals play a critical role in shaping our students' futures by working closely with teachers to support them in their duties. Works under direct supervision of a teacher to monitor students and perform a variety of clerical and classroom tasks.

Essential Functions:

Assists assigned classroom teachers in conducting instructional programs, directing games and art activities, physical exercise programs and other instructional/developmental activities

Distributes and collects materials, sets up classroom for instructional projects and sets up and operates audiovisual equipment

Monitors students engaged in drawing, independent study or similar work while teacher is otherwise occupied; oversees small student groups away from classroom or whole class while teacher is temporarily away from the classroom as needed

Performs other classroom or school-wide clerical tasks such as preparing, compiling or making copies of instructional materials and reports, typing and filing classroom or student records, or distributing and inventorying textbooks and other instructional materials as assigned

Takes attendance and collects forms, proctors exams, and scores objecting tests

Assists students with personal and hygienic care

Reinforces lessons initiated by the teacher

Assists teacher with classroom behavior management

Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher

Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, school staff, and school programs

Serves as a source of information to help assigned substitute teachers

Participates in in-service training as needed

Alerts the teacher of any problem or special information regarding students

Skills, Experience & Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Patience and ability to work with children, young adults, faculty members and parents

Sensitivity to physical and mental disabilities and how they affect the behavior of children

Other Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to work well with the public

Basic knowledge of child growth and development

Team player with a positive attitude

Willingness to be flexible- assignments change from day-to-day depending on student needs

Ability to prioritize, multitask and manage time efficiently

Caring, compassionate and dedicated to student success

Act 34, 151 and FBI clearances required upon employment

Schedule:

Monday-Friday during the school year (180 days per year)

5.95-6.5 hours per day

Salary Information:

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