K5 Paraeducator

School District of Lancaster • King Es, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist in creating a nurturing educational environment that supports academic, social, and emotional growth for children.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma/G.E.D. and evidence of education or testing requirements according to PDE guidelines
• Bilingual required for ELL and Dual Immersion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take initiative to creatively solve problems.
• Ability to work as an individual and as a team member.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of 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.
• Other qualifications to the above that the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Experience working with students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist children individually and in small groups as directed by the teacher
• Assist with preparation of educational materials, and audio-visual aides and equipment.
• Maintain organization of learning materials and ensure easy accessibility.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment for children.
• Provide students with appropriate level of assistance needed to complete assignments.
• Assist in monitoring of lunchroom, lavatories, playgrounds, and corridors/stairwells.
• Accompany students to and from various locations within the building as assigned.
• Assist with monitoring of students entering and leaving the building.
• Assist assigned students including those that require ambulatory support (walker, crutches, wheelchair) in getting on and off the bus in an orderly fashion
• Assist in handling student and parent needs.
• Report incidents and serious discipline problems to principal or designee and assist with providing support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Distribute and collect educational materials as required.
• Assist in maintaining child accounting records as needed.
• Make and answer phone calls as directed by the teacher or supervisor.
• Assist with the kindergarten screening process.
• Must be willing to participate in ongoing professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree