General Education Paraprofessional

This position is responsible for providing assistance to teaching staff by supporting students. This person’s goal is to provide assistance so that students may best benefit from academic instruction. 

Responsibilities

• Meets established criteria for Highly Qualified status as a paraprofessional
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work with a variety of students and adults within the school setting.
• Teacher Assistants will provide academic intervention and instructional support as directed by building principal or designee
• Assistants will follow structured intervention programs or teacher provided plans as assigned to enhance student’s academic performance
• Teaching Assistants may assist in the collection of progress monitoring data as assigned
• The assistant shall assume any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee
• Follow district standards of legal and ethical conduct
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Must be courteous and able to effectively communicate with people
• Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Able to communicate appropriately and professionally with staff and students
• Follow building policies in regards to disciplinary procedures
• Report safety concerns immediately
• Follow district standards of legal and ethical conduct
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
• Auditory acuity to be able to use telephones and interact with students and other staff
• Visual acuity to read correspondences, computer screen
• Must appropriately handle confidential information
• Ability to use computer technology efficiently
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Act 34 Criminal History Background Check
• Act 151 Child Abuse History Clearance
• Federal Criminal History Record
• Physical examination
• Valid driver's license
• In other respects, the successful candidate must be eligible for employment according to the provisions contained in Section 1209 of the Public School Code of 1949, as amended. 
• Meets established criteria for Highly Qualified status as a paraprofessional

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.