Paraprofessional

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services•Newport, PA

8h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Paraprofessional through our partnership with Newport School District! PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening! SUMMARY: The hourly Special Education Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment in Newport School District is $18/hour 5 days of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date) The Special Education Paraprofessional will work on student days following the academic calendar year Special Education Paraprofessionals will support students in one of the following areas: Autistic, Emotional, Instructional, Learning, and Life Skills CURRENT SPECIAL ED PARAPROFESSIONAL NEEDS: ELEMENTARY: Newport Elementary School Kindergarten Paraprofessional (1), 8:00am - 3:00pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch break, 6.5 paid hours/day ABOUT CCRES: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system. MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of CCRES is to ensure quality educational and human service programs for children, families, and schools. Through innovative partnerships, we provide human resources and grant opportunities. APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION! CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
With less than 2 years post secondary, must pass for "highly qualified" as mandated by NCLB
PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
PA Department of Education FBI
TB Screening - current within 3 months
Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical assistance to an individual student or a small group of students - including, but not limited to: on-task prompting, facilitating social skills, and self-care skills
Work with students on organizational skills, guide students in activities, monitor student progress
Directly support students at the direction of classroom teacher and building Principal

Benefits

5 days of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date)
Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
Employer paid medical base plan!
Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
Milestone service awards
Employee referral bonus
Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
Paid clearances and TB