Part Time Preschool Paraprofessional

This opportunity is at BLaST Intermediate Unit (JOB POSTING)

Full Time Paraprofessional

Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Follow the link below to schedule a time to meet with our local team

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Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students? Paraeducators work under the direction of the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. They are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and more.

ESS, a leading educational staffing company, has dozens of paraprofessional opportunities in our partnering school districts throughout the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for students 5-21 years of age who have an intellectual disability, physical disability and/or sensory impairments by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students
• Address communication, behavioral management, academics, fine/gross motor, daily living skills (hygiene and toileting needs), social and community living skills
• Assist with behavior management and general supervision of the class in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs
• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration
• Observe student behavior and progress, keep notes, and report to classroom teacher and/or other school designee(s)
• Assist students with mobility either walking or in wheelchairs, lifting and re-position students
• Provide support in addressing medical needs under the direction of a nurse

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED
• Standard clearances and health forms will be required before hire

ESS Advantages

• We offer benefits - medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more!
• You'll receive training and ongoing support
• Employee discount program and bonus opportunities

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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