Paraprofessional

JOB DESCRIPTION

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as Special Education Paraprofessional through our partnership with Middletown Area School District (MASD) in Dauphin County, PA!
SUMMARY:
 
The hourly Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment in Middletown Area School District is $18.50 per hour
 
The Paraprofessional position will work on all student days during the school calendar year, 6.5 OR 7 paid hours per day on full school days
 
The Paraprofessional will support students individually or in small groups in one of the following areas: Autistic, Emotional, Instructional, Learning, and Life Skills
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Directly support students at the direction of building Principals and classroom teacher
 
Provide instructional, behavioral and/or physical assistance students - including, but not limited to: the use of assistive technology, on-task prompting, facilitating social skills, toileting and self-care skills
 
Work with students on organizational skills, guide students in activities, monitor student progress
 
Requirements
EDUCATION / EXPRIENCE:
 
High school diploma and completion of Paraprofessional competency training OR
 
Two-years of post secondary education (48 college credits) OR
 
Associates or higher - preferred
 
Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting - preferred 
 
CREDENTIALING :
(Clearances current within 12 months)
 
PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
 
PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
 
PA Department of Education FBI – Use code 1KG6XN 
 
TB Screening - current within 3 months
 
Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts
 
Benefits
 
Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
 
Employer paid base medical 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)
 
Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
 
Milestone service awards
 
Employee referral bonus
 
Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
 
ABOUT CCRES:
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.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of CCRES is to ensure quality educational and human service programs for children, families, and schools. Through innovative partnerships, we provide human resources and grant opportunities.
APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
CCRES 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.
(Updated 10/29/24, AK)