Paraprofessionals - ESS

Under the direction of the certified classroom teacher and/or school administration, ESS paraprofessionals supplement student education, helping all students achieve the goals set forth by their school districts, as well as state and national standards. ESS paraprofessionals perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties, and often provide extra help to students with special needs and disabilities.

• Provide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachers
• Assist students in activities of daily living and personal care skills, as needed including physically positioning students as or assisting with the mobility of students with physical challenges
• Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher or behavior support staff
• Escort students to lunch in cafeteria, gymnasium, music classroom, and auditorium for scheduled events
• Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials
• Oversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as needed
• Document information regarding the students, including needs, strengths, gains, and problems
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS
• Participate in the implementation of each student's educational program as outlined in their IEPs and according to the schedule and routine of the classroom program
• Act as a liaison in communicating with teachers and other intermediate unit or district staff about the ongoing needs of individual students
• Provide advice and possible solutions to teacher and other support staff concerning classroom-related issues
• Participate in meetings to develop and update IEPs and Evaluation Reports, as requested
• Attend training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as necessary
• Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.
• Understand and adhere to all ESS and intermediate unit policies and procedures

• High School Diploma/GED
• Pennsylvania State Police Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance
• Must Be CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified
• FBI Fingerprinting
• School Health Form:
  Physical and Tuberculosis Test
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004:
  Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification