Paraprofessional

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Paraprofessional through our partnership with Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD)

** Now Hiring for the 24/25 School Year **

SUMMARY:

• The hourly Special Education Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment in UCFSD is $18.18 per hour with 5 days of paid time off (PTO) each year
• The Special Education Paraprofessional will work on all student days during the school calendar year, 6.5 paid hours per day on full school days (with 1/2 hr unpaid lunch break)
• Special Education Paraprofessionals will support students in one of the following areas: Autistic, Emotional, Instructional, Learning, and Life Skills Support

CURRENT PARAPROFESSIONAL NEEDS:

• Elementary and Secondary Positions Available

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly support students at the direction of building Principals and classroom teachers
• Provide instructional, behavioral and/or physical assistance to an individual student or a small group of 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 / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma required. For Title I positions - Must pass for "highly qualified" as mandated by NCLB
• Associates or Bachelors Degree - 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

• Benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week will be eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, Vision and Life & Short-term Disability Insurance
• CCRES 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan – 3% matching contribution for eligible staff
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
• Milestone Service Award (5 years, 10 years, 15 years)
• 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 6/27 - TS)