Paraprofessional

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services•New Cumberland, PA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as Special Education Paraprofessional through our partnership with West Shore School District (WSSD)! OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening! The hourly Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment in West Shore School District is $19 per hour. The Paraprofessional position will work on all student days during the school calendar year, 6.5 OR 7 paid hours per day on full school days. The Paraprofessional will support students individually or in small groups in one of the following areas: Autistic, Emotional, Instructional, Learning, and Life Skills.

Requirements

High school diploma and completion of Paraprofessional competency training
Two-years of post secondary education (48 college credits)

Nice To Haves

Associates or higher
Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting

Responsibilities

Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical support to individual students or small groups, including on-task prompting, social skills development, and self-care assistance.
Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans by implementing accommodations and strategies as directed.
Reinforce learning concepts, classroom instruction, and skill development to help students achieve their educational goals.
Work one-on-one or in small groups to provide targeted academic and behavioral support.
Assist students in developing organizational, communication, problem-solving, and independent living skills.
Guide students through classroom activities, monitor participation and progress, and provide feedback to instructional staff.
Promote positive student behavior and help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, specialists, and school administrators to support student success.
Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, transitions, and other non-instructional school activities.
Foster positive relationships with students while encouraging independence, confidence, and social-emotional growth.

Benefits

Base medical plan for employee
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical benefits (for employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week)
Dental
Vision
Other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection (for employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week)
CCRES 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan – 3% matching contribution
Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships
Milestone service award
Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
Paid credential renewals
Paid trainings