Paraprofessional

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services•Newport, PA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

CCRES is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to work on assignment at Newport School District. The role supports students in Autistic, Emotional, Instructional, Learning, or Life Skills areas. The current opening is a Life Skills Support Paraprofessional position at Newport High School. The position follows student days on the academic calendar year and pays $18 per hour. CCRES pays for required clearances and TB screening, eliminating upfront costs. The role offers 5 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. The role works with students who have IEPs and 504 Plans, provides instructional and behavioral assistance, and collaborates with teachers, specialists, and school administrators. CCRES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing educational and behavioral health services through partnerships with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.

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 for students with IEPs and 504 Plans as directed.
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.
Build positive relationships with students while encouraging independence, confidence, and social-emotional growth.

Benefits

5 days of paid time off, prorated based on hire date.
CCRES-paid clearances and TB screening.
Employer-paid base medical plan for the employee, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Medical benefits for employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.
Dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits for employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week, including life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Norton Life Lock 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.