Paraprofessional

SUMMARY: The hourly Special Education Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment in Lower Dauphin School District Life Skills Supportclassroom is$22.16 per hour and *Paid Time Off (PTO).The Special Education Paraprofessional will work on student days following the academic calendar year Special Education Paraprofessionals will support students in one of the following areas: Autistic, Emotional, Instructional, Learning, and Life SkillsCURRENT NEED:South Hanover Elementary- Life Skills Classroom Paraprofessional: A Life Skills Support Paraprofessionalprovides direct instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with special needs, helping them build daily living, social, and academic skills. Schedule on a full school day is 8:30am - 3:45pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide assistance to students with special needs who have IEPs or 504 plans. Reinforcing learning concepts and skills. Working with students individually or in small groups. Work with students on organizational skills, guide students in activities, monitor student progress. Managing students behavior and ensuring a safe learning environment. Supervising students during lunch, arrivals/dismissals, and other non-instructional areas. Directly support students at the direction of classroom teacher and building Principal.

Requirements: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:High school diploma and completion of Paraprofessional competency training ORTwo-years of post secondary education (48 college credits), Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting - preferredCREDENTIALING:*CCRES paid clearances and TB(Clearances current within 12 months)PA Child Abuse (Act 151) ClearancePA Criminal (Act 34) ClearancePA Department of Education FBITB Screening - current within 3 months Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts Benefits*Paid Time Off (PTO)Prorated based on date of hire Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits Employer paid medical base plan! Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid professional development Tuition discounts through educational partnerships Milestone service awards Employee referral bonus Gift card raffle on pay-day FridaysCCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system. Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.