Cumberland County

Substitute Teacher An ESS&nbsp;substitute teacher&nbsp;assists with classroom instruction in the absence of a regular&nbsp;teacher. This person follows and teaches lesson plans, aids students in understanding subject matter, and ensures that regular classroom routines are followed. Responsibilities<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absent</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectives</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Report any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to school administration</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Perform other duties as directed by school administration</li></ul> For a complete job description of a substitute teacher, <a href="https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/561002/ESS%20Substitute%20Teacher%20Job%20Description.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>. Qualifications<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Bachelor's Degree or PA Teacher Certification</li><li>PA Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification - Act 24</li><li class="ql-align-justify">PA State Police Criminal History Clearance - Act 34</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Federal Criminal History Clearance - Act 114</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training - Act 126</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Child Abuse Clearance - Act 151</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release - Act 168</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Tuberculosis Test/Physical</li></ul> For frequently asked questions, <a href="https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/561002/ESS%20FAQs%20Applicant.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>.

South Middleton

Substitute Teacher

Teacher

Substitute Paraprofessional An ESS&nbsp;substitute paraprofessional&nbsp;assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The substitute paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students. Substitute paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants. Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students</li><li>Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class</li><li>Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials</li><li>Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs</li><li>Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs</li><li>Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans</li><li>Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration</li></ul> For a complete job description of a substitute paraprofessional, <a href="https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/561002/ESS%20Substitute%20Paraprofessional%20Job%20Description.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>. Qualifications<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>PA Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification – Act 24</li><li>PA State Police Criminal History Clearance – Act 34</li><li>Federal Criminal History Clearance – Act 114</li><li>Child Abuse Clearance – Act 151</li><li>Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release – Act 168</li><li>Tuberculosis Test/Physical</li></ul> For frequently asked questions, <a href="https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/561002/ESS%20FAQs%20Applicant.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Substitute Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Substitute Teacher An ESS&nbsp;substitute teacher&nbsp;assists with classroom instruction in the absence of a regular&nbsp;teacher. This person follows and teaches lesson plans, aids students in understanding subject matter, and ensures that regular classroom routines are followed. Responsibilities<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while regular teacher is absent</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectives</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Report any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to school administration</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Perform other duties as directed by school administration</li></ul> For a complete job description of a substitute teacher, <a href="https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/561002/ESS%20Substitute%20Teacher%20Job%20Description.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>. Qualifications<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Bachelor's Degree or PA Teacher Certification</li><li>PA Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification - Act 24</li><li class="ql-align-justify">PA State Police Criminal History Clearance - Act 34</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Federal Criminal History Clearance - Act 114</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training - Act 126</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Child Abuse Clearance - Act 151</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release - Act 168</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Tuberculosis Test/Physical</li></ul> For frequently asked questions, <a href="https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/561002/ESS%20FAQs%20Applicant.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Building Substitute Teacher

Cafeteria Aide - Half Day Position An ESS cafeteria aide plays an integral role in coordination with another cafeteria aide, for monitoring students during their lunch period. This person will be expected to enforce the cafeteria expectations and procedures and will seek assistance from administration as needed. This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time and the ability to build relationships with third, fourth, and fifth grade students in a positive way.&nbsp;&nbsp; Responsibilities&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Oversee students during lunch and recess periods, enforcing appropriate student behavior and ensuring a safe and orderly environment</li><li>Take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, equipment, and materials</li><li>Immediately report incidents, injuries, and significant behavioral concerns</li><li>Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS</li></ul> Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>State/FBI Criminal History Clearance</li><li>Drug Screen – Varies by District</li></ul> For frequently asked questions,&nbsp;<a href="https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/561002/ESS%20FAQs%20Applicant.pdf" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(53, 112, 166); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">click here</a>.

Cafeteria Aide

Food Service

Personal Care Assistant&nbsp;An ESS Personal Care Assistant's functions are to increase the quality of education by assisting one particular student with instructional and non-instructional activities. Personal Care Assistants (PCA's) are not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching/learning process. Because the PCA is assisting one particular student, regular attendance is required to fulfill the duties of this position. A Personal Care Assistant may be used in any instructional situation under the direct, immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment. Usually, duties will vary from program to program.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for a child with physical disabilities</li><li>Assume duties of a personal care nature which will allow the child to participate to the maximum extent in the least restrictive environment</li><li>Encourage, support, and educate the student by assisting in the performance of activities of daily living necessary for his/her comfort, well-being, and integrity</li><li>Assist student in managing and maintaining his/her environment to meet his/her special physical and psychological needs</li><li>Monitor the incidence and prevalence of selected health problems</li><li>Monitor psycho-social adjustment to medical conditions&nbsp;</li><li>Assist teacher or student to arrange the environment of the classroom to best meet the student's needs&nbsp;</li><li>Attend training sessions, in-services, workshops, and/or meetings, if requested&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS&nbsp;</li><li>Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedures</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire</li><li>Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment</li><li>Child Abuse Clearance for employment</li><li>FBI Fingerprinting</li><li>School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test</li><li>Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification</li><li>Act 126/Mandated Reporter training</li><li>CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred</li></ul>.

Personal Care Assistant

Aide

Permanent Instructional Assistant&nbsp;Under the direction of the certified classroom teacher and/or school administration, ESS instructional assistants supplement student education, helping all students achieve the goals set forth by their school districts, as well as state and national standards. ESS instructional assistants perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties, and often provide extra help to students with special needs and disabilities.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Participate in the implementation of each student's educational program as outlined in their IEPs and according to the schedule and routine of the classroom program</li><li>Act as a liaison in communicating with teachers and other intermediate unit or district staff about the ongoing needs of individual students</li><li>Provide advice and possible solutions to teacher and other support staff concerning classroom-related issues</li><li>Document information regarding the students, including needs, strengths, gains, and problems</li><li>Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher or behavior support staff</li><li>Escort students to lunch in cafeteria, gymnasium, music classroom, and auditorium for scheduled events</li><li>Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as needed</li><li>Provide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachers</li><li>Oversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as needed</li><li>Participate in meetings to develop and update IEPs and Evaluation Reports, as requested</li><li>Attend training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as necessary</li><li>Assist students in activities of daily living and personal care skills, as needed including physically positioning students as or assisting with the mobility of students with physical challenges</li><li>Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.</li><li>Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials</li><li>Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS</li><li>Understand and adhere to all ESS and intermediate unit policies and procedures</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire</li><li>Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment</li><li>Child Abuse Clearance for employment</li><li>FBI Fingerprinting</li><li>School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test</li><li>Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification</li><li>Act 126/Mandated Reporter training</li><li>CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred</li></ul>

Classroom/Instructional Aide

One on One Autistic Support Aide&nbsp;Under the direction of the certified classroom teacher and/or school administration, ESS instructional assistants supplement student education, helping all students achieve the goals set forth by their school districts, as well as state and national standards. ESS instructional assistants perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties, and often provide extra help to students with special needs and disabilities.&nbsp;Responsibilities·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Implement behavioral intervention plans as supplied by the special education teacher·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assist students in following classroom schedule and routines·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Work with students who may have academic, social, and behavioral needs relating to Autism<ul><li>Participate in the implementation of each student's educational program as outlined in their IEPs and according to the schedule and routine of the classroom program</li><li>Act as a liaison in communicating with teachers and other intermediate unit or district staff about the ongoing needs of individual students</li><li>Provide advice and possible solutions to teacher and other support staff concerning classroom-related issues</li><li>Document information regarding the students, including needs, strengths, gains, and problems</li><li>Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher or behavior support staff</li><li>Escort students to lunch in cafeteria, gymnasium, music classroom, and auditorium for scheduled events</li><li>Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as needed</li><li>Provide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachers</li><li>Oversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as needed</li><li>Participate in meetings to develop and update IEPs and Evaluation Reports, as requested</li><li>Attend training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as necessary</li><li>Assist students in activities of daily living and personal care skills, as needed including physically positioning students as or assisting with the mobility of students with physical challenges</li><li>Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.</li><li>Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials</li><li>Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS</li><li>Understand and adhere to all ESS and intermediate unit policies and procedures</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire</li><li>Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment</li><li>Child Abuse Clearance for employment</li><li>FBI Fingerprinting</li><li>School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test</li><li>Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification</li><li>Act 126/Mandated Reporter training</li><li>CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred</li></ul>

One on One Autistic Support Aide

Multiple Disabilities Support Aide&nbsp;Under the direction of the certified classroom teacher and/or school administration, ESS instructional assistants supplement student education, helping all students achieve the goals set forth by their school districts, as well as state and national standards. ESS instructional assistants perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties, and often provide extra help to students with special needs and disabilities.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist students in following classroom schedule and routines</li><li>Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher</li><li>Ability to lift students if necessary</li><li>Assist with toileting and diapering as needed</li><li>Assist with feeding as needed</li><li>Work with students who have moderate, severe, and profound cognitive disabilities</li><li>Participate in the implementation of each student's educational program as outlined in their IEPs and according to the schedule and routine of the classroom program</li><li>Act as a liaison in communicating with teachers and other intermediate unit or district staff about the ongoing needs of individual students</li><li>Provide advice and possible solutions to teacher and other support staff concerning classroom-related issues</li><li>Document information regarding the students, including needs, strengths, gains, and problems</li><li>Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher or behavior support staff</li><li>Escort students to lunch in cafeteria, gymnasium, music classroom, and auditorium for scheduled events</li><li>Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as needed</li><li>Provide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachers</li><li>Oversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as needed</li><li>Participate in meetings to develop and update IEPs and Evaluation Reports, as requested</li><li>Attend training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as necessary</li><li>Assist students in activities of daily living and personal care skills, as needed including physically positioning students as or assisting with the mobility of students with physical challenges</li><li>Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.</li><li>Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials</li><li>Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS</li><li>Understand and adhere to all ESS and intermediate unit policies and procedures</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire</li><li>Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment</li><li>Child Abuse Clearance for employment</li><li>FBI Fingerprinting</li><li>School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test</li><li>Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification</li><li>Act 126/Mandated Reporter training</li><li>CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred</li></ul>

Disabilities Support Aide

Life Skills Aide&nbsp;Under the direction of the certified classroom teacher and/or school administration, ESS instructional assistants supplement student education, helping all students achieve the goals set forth by their school districts, as well as state and national standards. ESS instructional assistants perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties, and often provide extra help to students with special needs and disabilities.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of the special education teacher</li><li>Implement behavioral intervention plans as supplied by the special education teacher</li><li>Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher</li><li>Assist in the modification/accommodation of classroom work according to an individual student’s IEP</li><li>Work with students who have moderate, severe, and profound cognitive disabilities</li><li>Participate in the implementation of each student's educational program as outlined in their IEPs and according to the schedule and routine of the classroom program</li><li>Act as a liaison in communicating with teachers and other intermediate unit or district staff about the ongoing needs of individual students</li><li>Provide advice and possible solutions to teacher and other support staff concerning classroom-related issues</li><li>Document information regarding the students, including needs, strengths, gains, and problems</li><li>Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher or behavior support staff</li><li>Escort students to lunch in cafeteria, gymnasium, music classroom, and auditorium for scheduled events</li><li>Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as needed</li><li>Provide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachers</li><li>Oversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as needed</li><li>Participate in meetings to develop and update IEPs and Evaluation Reports, as requested</li><li>Attend training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as necessary</li><li>Assist students in activities of daily living and personal care skills, as needed including physically positioning students as or assisting with the mobility of students with physical challenges</li><li>Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.</li><li>Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials</li><li>Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS</li><li>Understand and adhere to all ESS and intermediate unit policies and procedures</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire</li><li>Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment</li><li>Child Abuse Clearance for employment</li><li>FBI Fingerprinting</li><li>School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test</li><li>Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification</li><li>Act 126/Mandated Reporter training</li><li>CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred</li></ul>

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