Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional

Full-time Instructional Assistant Positions (aka Paraprofessionals)
The role of an Instructional Assistant is to assist students and teachers. This support can vary between academics and instruction, behavior modifications, progress reports, and physical help with students. At Pottsgrove, we recognize each student is an individual meaning each student learns and behaves differently. Although we believe the rewards outweigh the challenges, there are days when students may not be in the mindset to learn and/or display behaviors outside of the District's student code of conduct. Student behaviors can be in the form of verbal outbursts such as yelling, screaming, and swearing and/or physical aggression such as punching, kicking, biting, hair pulling, throwing objects, etc. While student challenges are a reality of the position, our priority is student and staff safety and to have ample supports and resources when there are challenges. Trained behaviorists are employed in each building and assist when a student needs help. You will also receive specialized training for student interactions regardless of prior experience. In this position, you may be asked to assist with the instructional tasks under the direction of the teacher of self care and support needs of students. This may include but is not limited to-toileting, hygiene tasks such as brushing teeth, and combing hair. There is no typical day in this job. This is a rewarding, service position where every day is an adventure. If you're up for the journey, you will make a difference in the lives of students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required. Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Experience in working with children required.
• Twenty hours of Professional Development required each year.

PAY/SCHEDULE:

• $15.77 per hour plus eligible for benefits.
• Monday through Friday, 7 hours per day.
• Benefit Package

LOCATIONS:

• Pottsgrove High School
• Pottsgrove Middle School
• Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School
• West Pottsgrove Elementary School
• Ringing Rocks Elementary School

Current ACT 34, 114, & 151 clearances required. EOE

Please apply directly to Pottsgrove's job posting: https://www.applitrack.com/pgsd/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=698

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.92 - $17.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person