ELD Paraeducator

School District of Lancaster•Hamilton Es, PA

About The Position

The ELD Paraeducator assists in creating a nurturing educational environment that supports children’s academic, social, and emotional growth. The role provides individual and small-group assistance under teacher direction, helps students complete assignments, prepares and organizes learning materials, and supports a safe and orderly environment. The paraeducator also monitors students in school spaces and during transitions, helps students with mobility needs board and exit buses, and responds to student and parent needs. Additional duties may include distributing educational materials, maintaining child accounting records, making and answering calls, and assisting with kindergarten screening. The position is employed for the school year. New-employee evaluations follow the current collective bargaining agreement; transferring employees are evaluated at 30 days, and regular employees are evaluated at least annually.

Requirements

Associate degree, or a high school diploma/G.E.D. and evidence of education or testing requirements according to PDE guidelines.
Bilingual ability is required for ELL and Dual Immersion assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to take initiative and creatively solve problems.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to demonstrate strong customer service skills and professionalism.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to operate a computer and applicable software and devices.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
Experience working with students preferred.
Other qualifications the Board finds acceptable and appropriate.

Responsibilities

Assist children individually and in small groups as directed by the teacher.
Help prepare educational materials and audio-visual aids and equipment.
Organize learning materials and ensure they are readily accessible.
Maintain a safe and orderly environment for children.
Provide students with an appropriate level of assistance to complete assignments.
Assist with monitoring lunchrooms, lavatories, playgrounds, corridors, and stairwells.
Accompany students to and from locations within the building as assigned.
Help monitor students entering and leaving the building.
Assist assigned students, including those using walkers, crutches, or wheelchairs, with orderly boarding and exiting of buses.
Assist with student and parent needs.
Report incidents and serious discipline problems to the principal or designee and assist in providing support.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Distribute and collect educational materials as required.
Assist with child accounting records as needed.
Make and answer phone calls as directed by the teacher or supervisor.
Assist with the kindergarten screening process.
Participate in ongoing professional development.