Position Title: Learning Achievement Paraprofessional
Location: Linwood Elementary
Start Date: ASAP
Classification: Term Position (Not a new position)
Reports To: Building Principal and/or Superintendent of Schools
Posting Type: Internal posting for USWA members (with potential external posting if needed)
Work Schedule:
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Hours: 5.5 hours per day (8:15 AM – 2:15 PM)
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Lunch: ½-hour duty-free lunch
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Days: Monday – Friday, on student instruction days or as directed by administration
Compensation & Benefits:
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Union Transfer: Wages per Master Contract
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New Hire Rate: $16.45 per hour
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Benefits: Eligible for Category 2 benefits
Responsibilities:
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Assist teachers with classroom management and organization, focusing on addressing current learning loss
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Support students individually or in small groups with curriculum learning aligned to state standards and benchmarks
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Perform clerical duties as assigned
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Participate in parent meetings and professional growth opportunities within or outside the district
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Provide a positive, nurturing environment that supports students’ physical, personal, academic, and emotional development
Qualifications:
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Must meet ESSA requirements via ETS Parapro Assessment or WORKKEYS
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Ability to operate standard office equipment (computers, copiers, laminators, fax machines, etc.)
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Understanding of children and demonstrated maturity in working with them
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to build positive rapport with students, teachers, administrators, and parents
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Dependable, responsible, and able to take direction
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The Board may consider acceptable alternatives to listed qualifications
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pinconning Area Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.
