Paraprofessional

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services

8d • 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 OR Two-years of post secondary education (48 college credits) OR Associates or higher
• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI
• TB Screening
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Paid credentialing (clearances & TB screening)
• Employer paid: Base medical plan for employee, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical benefits for employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits for employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Accidental insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Norton Life Lock identity protection
• 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

What This Job Offers

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