Paraprofessional/Educational Aide

• Union School District is seeking applicants for the position of Paraprofessional/Educational Aide starting immediately.

 Basic Function/Purpose:

• To assist, support and work with teachers, Educational aides, and administration to provide a quality instructional program and improve student goals/achievements.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively observes assigned work hours. 
• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance. 
• Follows the daily schedule as prescribed. 
• Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes. 
• Work with individual students and/or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher.
• Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as those with physical and/or mental disabilities. 
• Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team. 
• Assists identified students with transporting materials or supplies as needed. Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs. 
• Communicates clearly and positively with students. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal or his/her designee.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community. 
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff and public.
• Participates in professional learning activities which align with school improvement goals. 
• Participates in staff development opportunities provided by the district 
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignment. 
• Accepts responsibility for the work assigned and accepts constructive criticism. 
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for working with school-age children.
• Possess a positive and motivated attitude.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aide.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Preferably have experience with school age children.

For interested applicants, Please submit a letter of interest and completed general application with current (dated within 1 year) Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114-FBI fingerprint clearance. Dr. John Kimmel, Superintendent, Union School District, 354 Baker Street, Ste. 2, Rimersburg, PA 16248. A review of applications will begin on Monday, November 7, 2022, however, they will be accepted until the position is filled. A

Applications can be found at https://www.unionsd.net/employment/employment-forms/581-general-employment-application.html

Union School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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