Paraprofessional - Middle Paxton Elementary School

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services•Dauphin, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

CCRES is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to work on assignment with Capital Area Intermediate Unit at Middle Paxton Elementary School in the Central Dauphin School District. The position supports students in Autistic, Emotional, and Life Skills areas, helping them build skills and confidence for academic and personal success. Work follows the academic calendar and takes place on student days. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with seven paid hours per day. The pay rate is $24.00 per hour. Five days of paid time off are provided, prorated based on hire date. CCRES offers paid credentials, including necessary clearances and TB screening. CCRES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing services to schools, children, adults, and families in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system. The organization states that it values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma.
For Title I positions, pass as “highly qualified” as mandated by NCLB.
Current Pennsylvania Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance, within 12 months.
Current Pennsylvania Criminal (Act 34) Clearance, within 12 months.
Pennsylvania Department of Education clearance.
FBI clearance using code 1KG6XN.
TB screening current within three months.
Education documentation: diploma or official transcripts.

Nice To Haves

Two years of post-secondary education, an associate degree, or higher.
Prior public-school experience and/or experience working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical assistance to an individual student or a small group of students.
Prompt students to stay on task and facilitate social and self-care skills.
Work with students on organizational skills and guide them in activities.
Monitor student progress.
Support students as directed by the classroom teacher and building principal.

Benefits

Five days of paid time off, prorated based on hire date.
Employer-paid base medical plan for the employee.
Employer-paid life insurance.
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 life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Norton LifeLock identity protection.
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.
Paid credentials, including necessary clearances and TB screening.