Paraprofessional

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services

19d • Onsite

About The Position

CCRES is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to work on assignment at Newport School District. This hourly position pays $18 per hour and follows student days on the academic calendar. The current opening is a Life Skills Support Paraprofessional at Newport High School. Paraprofessionals support students in areas including autism, emotional support, instruction, learning, and life skills. CCRES pays for required clearances and TB screening, eliminating upfront costs. The role provides five days of paid time off, prorated based on hire date.

The Paraprofessional supports students’ academic, behavioral, social, and personal growth in the classroom and school environment. They work with individual students and small groups, implement strategies and accommodations as directed for students with IEPs and 504 Plans, reinforce instruction, and help students develop academic, behavioral, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and independent living skills. The role also includes monitoring and encouraging student participation, supporting positive behavior, maintaining a safe and inclusive environment, collaborating with school staff, and supervising students during non-instructional activities.

CCRES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing educational and behavioral health services in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system. Its mission is to ensure quality educational and human service programs for children, families, and schools through innovative partnerships, human resources, and grant opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Applicants with less than two years of postsecondary education must pass the highly qualified requirement mandated by NCLB.
• Required credentialing includes PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance, PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance, PA Department of Education FBI clearance, TB screening, and education documentation (diploma or official transcript).

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Prior public-school experience and/or experience working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting preferred.

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.
• Implement accommodations and strategies as directed for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
• Reinforce learning concepts, classroom instruction, and skill development to help students achieve educational goals.
• Provide targeted academic and behavioral support one-on-one or in small groups.
• Help students develop 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 with classroom teachers, specialists, and school administrators to support student success.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal, transitions, and other non-instructional school activities.
• Foster positive relationships with students while encouraging independence, confidence, and social-emotional growth.

Benefits

• Five days of paid time off, prorated based on hire date.
• CCRES-paid required clearances and TB screening.
• Employer-paid base medical plan for the employee, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical benefits.
• Employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits, including short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Norton LifeLock identity protection.
• CCRES 403(b) retirement savings plan with a 3% matching contribution.
• Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships.
• Milestone service award.
• Gift card raffle on payday Fridays.
• Paid credential renewals.
• Paid trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED