Paraeducator - 2026-2027

School District of Lancaster • Lafayette Es, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator will assist in creating a nurturing educational environment that supports academic, social, and emotional growth for children. This role involves providing direct support to students under the guidance of a teacher, maintaining an organized and safe learning environment, and assisting with various administrative and logistical tasks.

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.

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.
• 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.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• The School District of Lancaster provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.

What This Job Offers

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