Kelly Education wants to help you become a full time Paraprofessional/Teacher’s Assistant for exceptional learners in Pike Township. No experience required! Free initial and ongoing training! Make a difference and give back to your community.

Make a difference one school day at a time as a substitute paraprofessional. This is a great opportunity to be a mentor and help students become the best versions of themselves. Substitute paraprofessionals are essential to helping students learn and grow every day. 

Why become a substitute paraprofessional?

•    Help teachers increase valuable instruction time by working with students and helping them keep pace with their peers.

•    Help students improve social skills.

•    Feel good about the work you do in your own community.

•    Earn steady income through a variety of short- and long-term substitute positions available.

•    Enjoy work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

•    Provide classroom assistance to the district/school teacher, supporting the needs of general education or special needs students. This may include:

o    Implementing educational programs, activities, and services with students of varying ages

o    Classroom management and learning environment support

o    Reinforcing learning concepts presented through lesson plans—individually or in small groups

o    Grading homework and tests (computing/tabulating results) using answer sheets or other methods the school employs

•    Ensure adequate supervision of students and classroom environment to assure health, welfare, and safety of students, including:

o    Ensuring students are never left unattended in the classroom

o    Maintaining/assisting in maintaining classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with Kelly and school district policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

o    Reporting student injury, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to Kelly supervisor and district/school personnel immediately

o    Reporting all personal injury or school property theft to Kelly supervisor and district/school personnel immediately

o    Supervising students in out-of-classroom settings (e.g., assemblies, lunchroom) as directed and supervised by an authorized school district employee (e.g., school principal)

•    Assist students in transition to and from classrooms, as needed

•    Understand, address, and be sensitive to the needs of each student, recognizing differences in their abilities and cognitive levels

        

Minimum requirements:

•    48 college credits

•    Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

•    Ability to follow oral and written directions

•    Ability to establish effective working relationships with school district staff

•    Ability to positively relate to a younger generation of students

•    Ability to withstand frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs.; other physical activities may be required

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