Paraprofessional - Middle Paxton Elementary School

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services•Dauphin, PA

1d•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 Central Dauphin School District. The position works on student days according to the academic calendar and may support students in autistic, emotional, or life skills programs. The pay rate is $24.00 per hour, with five days of paid time off prorated based on hire date. Paid credentials are offered, including clearances and TB screening. The paraprofessional provides instructional, behavioral, and/or physical assistance to an individual student or small group. The role supports students’ academic and personal development, including organizational, social, on-task, and self-care skills. Work is performed under the direction of the classroom teacher and building principal. The opening is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with seven paid hours per day. CCRES is a nonprofit educational and behavioral health services organization that works with schools, children, adults, families, school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.

Requirements

High school diploma.
For Title I positions, pass the “highly qualified” requirement mandated by NCLB.
Current PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance, within the specified 12-month period.
Current PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance, within the specified 12-month period.
PA Department of Education FBI clearance using code 1KG6XN, within the specified 12-month period.
TB screening current within 3 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.
Guide students in activities and monitor their progress.
Support students at the direction of the classroom teacher and building principal.

Benefits

Five days of paid time off, prorated based on hire date.
Paid credentials, including clearances and TB screening.
Employer-paid base medical plan for the employee.
Life insurance.
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.
Short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
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.