Grade Level Paraprofessional

Chadds Ford Elementary School

5.5 hours per day x 91 days per year

Salary $14.09 per hour

Qualifications - High School Diploma – experience preferred

Ability to deal with interruptions

Ability to multi-task – flexibility

Effective communication skills: written – oral – telephone – interpersonal

Computer skills

Ability to work with students and meet their specific needs: emotional – social – academic – physical

Ability to work with teachers and staff

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to supervise students using good judgment and school guidelines

Ability to observe, assess and problem solve

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as a team member

Maintain pleasant, positive child/client-centered attitude

Maintain a secure environment

Essential Job Functions

Work with students on subject matter        

Recess/Lunch – Classroom Coverage

Prepare learning materials and centers (primary)  

Work with, assist, observe, redirect student  

Re-teaching – academic support                

Organizing                                                  

Teaching social behavior                            

Assisting child w/difficult time    

Clerical – record scores, etc.  

Clearances required for employment:

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)

Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check (Act 34)

Federal Criminal History Record Check (Act 114)

Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release:  Unionville-Chadds Ford School District uses an online process for submission and processing of required Act 168 forms. Candidates will receive information as necessary during the selection process.

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.