Paraprofessional (Middle School) - Propel Braddock Hills Campus (January 2027)

Propel Schools • Braddock Hills, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Propel Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Paraprofessional for its Braddock Hills Middle School campus. The role supports scholars’ access to and participation in their educational programs by providing academic, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, organizational, functional, and transition support. Support may be delivered in groups, individually, or as assigned 1:1, in regular classrooms, specialized settings, and other school environments, under the direction of certified teachers or designated school staff.

The Paraprofessional reinforces instruction, implements scholar supports, collects and communicates student data, supports classroom and school-wide expectations, and promotes scholar independence and participation. The position may involve supporting an assigned scholar throughout the school day and across school activities and settings. The scheduled start date is January 4, 2027.

Requirements

• Associate degree or at least 48 college credits.
• Education-related field of study or relevant work experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a non-traditional, urban education environment.
• Positive, high-energy attitude and demonstrable ability to build positive relationships with scholars.
• Strong personal organization and planning skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when working with scholars and sensitive information.
• Ability to follow directions and consistently implement instructional, behavioral, and student-support strategies.
• Ability to work effectively with scholars with varied academic, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, and functional needs.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and required training.
• Commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel.
• Ability to walk around the classroom or school environment at least 75% of the time while engaging with scholars.
• Ability to move throughout the school building and supervise or support scholars in varied settings.
• Ability to operate a computer and other classroom technology to support instruction and student learning.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with internal and external stakeholders regarding curriculum, instruction, assessment, and scholar needs.
• When assigned and appropriately trained, ability to provide physical assistance consistent with scholars’ needs and school procedures; may need to respond to student behavioral or safety needs in accordance with training and school procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in an educational, behavioral, or youth-serving setting.
• Experience providing individualized or 1:1 student support.
• Experience working with scholars receiving special education services.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support in small groups, one-on-one, or through assigned 1:1 support under the direction of a certified teacher or special education teacher.
• Provide individualized support for assigned scholars, including academic, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, organizational, functional, and transition support as needed.
• Remain with and support assigned scholars across school settings and activities, including classrooms, specials, lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal, transitions, field trips, and other school-related activities, as appropriate.
• Assist with implementing and monitoring IEPs, Section 504 plans, behavior support plans, and other student support plans under certified staff direction.
• Implement accommodations, supplementary aids and services, and specially designed instructional supports as directed by certified staff and in accordance with scholar plans.
• Collect student data documenting progress, behavioral patterns, participation, and implementation of identified supports; accurately document and communicate relevant information to the appropriate teacher or supervisor.
• Support scholars inside and outside the classroom so they can participate in instructional and school activities.
• Promote scholars’ independence, self-advocacy, social skills, organization, and school-appropriate behavior.
• Assist with classroom and individual scholar behavior support to maintain a safe, positive, and productive learning environment; follow school procedures and staff direction when responding to behavioral, safety, or other student needs.
• Reinforce academic, behavioral, attendance, and school-wide expectations consistently and positively.
• Help teachers prepare instructional and curriculum materials, organize learning environments, and complete other tasks that support instruction.
• Perform assigned non-instructional duties, such as monitoring study halls, cafeterias, playgrounds, homerooms, arrival and dismissal, and other non-academic areas.
• Assist scholars with routine personal tasks when age- or developmentally appropriate, such as tying shoes, assisting with coats, and escorting scholars to buses.
• Provide physical or mobility support when assigned and trained, consistent with school procedures and scholars’ individual needs.
• Participate in parent and family involvement activities as directed by school leadership or certified staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable school, state, and federal student-record and privacy requirements.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with teachers, administrators, related service providers, families, and other school staff as appropriate.
• Participate in required meetings, professional development, training, and other school activities.
• Perform other scholar-support duties as assigned by the Building Principal or another designated supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $28,000–$32,000, based on relevant prior work experience.
• Relocation allowance for new hires moving to the area from 60 miles away or farther.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options at low cost for individual employees and families.
• 403(b) retirement plan; Propel contributes 5% automatically and matches up to 4%, with contributions increasing after five years.
• Two paid Wellness days annually, five sick days, and nine Personal Days for Specialists.
• Tuition assistance reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for eligible completed coursework.
• Wellness reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities, plus the opportunity to earn up to $300 annually for participating in a Wellness Program.
• Eight professional development days annually and school-based and network-wide professional development support.
• Leadership and career development opportunities, including pathways to teacher certification through an in-house Teacher Residency Program and degree support for candidates without a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree