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Kennett Square, PA
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Job Description
Paraprofessional / Classroom Support Assistant
Schedule
The Paraprofessional provides academic, behavioral, and personal support to students with special needs under the direction of a teacher or case manager. This role assists in implementing educational programs and helping students achieve academic, social, and developmental goals in a safe and supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Education
Candidates must provide current copies of the following:
Schedule
- Elementary: 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM
- Secondary (Middle/High School): 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
- 30-minute unpaid lunch break
The Paraprofessional provides academic, behavioral, and personal support to students with special needs under the direction of a teacher or case manager. This role assists in implementing educational programs and helping students achieve academic, social, and developmental goals in a safe and supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide instructional support to students individually and in small groups as directed by the teacher.
- Assist students in developing cognitive, academic, gross motor, fine motor, self-help, and social skills.
- Support students with behavior management and positive behavior intervention strategies.
- Assist with personal care needs, including feeding, toileting, hygiene, changing clothing, positioning, and mobility as needed.
- Monitor student health, safety, and well-being throughout the school day.
- Assist students with orthopedic devices, braces, and other adaptive equipment.
- Help prepare students for participation in general education or mainstream classroom settings.
- Support physical development activities under the guidance of teachers and specialists.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to student progress and classroom activities.
- Collaborate with teachers, case managers, therapists, and other educational professionals to support student success.
- Encourage positive social interactions and promote student independence.
- Attend required trainings, in-services, and professional development sessions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience working with children, students with special needs, or in an educational setting preferred.
- Basic understanding of First Aid and CPR procedures.
- Knowledge of basic recordkeeping practices.
- Strong communication skills, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and independently when needed.
- Ability to lift, position, and assist students safely.
Candidates must provide current copies of the following:
- PA Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) - issued within the last year
- PA Criminal Background Check (Act 34) - issued within the last year
- FBI Fingerprint Clearance through the PA Department of Education - issued within the last year
- Current TB Screening (within the last 3 months)
- Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form - within the last year
- High School Diploma, GED, or Official Transcripts
- Mandated Reporter Training Certificate (Act 126) - valid within 5 years
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