Paraprofessional Associate Job Brodheadsville Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Paraprofessional Associate (2026-2027 School Year)
Location: Brodheadsville

++PURPOSE++

Assists teachers with instructional and non-instructional classroom and/or other student-related functions.

++FUNCTIONS++

Follows all laws, Board Policies, regulations, rules and procedures, and complies with the instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s).

Depending upon assignment, may work independently in assigned school settings.

Establishes an effective working rapport with all other staff and maintains a positive relationship with the school district’s internal and external publics.

Assists in the implementation of the instructional and/or non-instructional program under the direction of the teacher(s) and/or other professional staff, working with students individually and/or in small groups.

Takes direction from and communicates and collaborates with general education teachers and special education teachers and/or other professional staff.

Assists the teacher(s) and/or other professional staff in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up equipment, and preparing needed materials and supplies.

As directed, administers instruction and/or assessments individually and/or to small groups of students.

Attends all required meetings and staff development programs and activities.

Assists in the supervision of instructional and non-instructional activities and areas.

Performs clerical and/or other tasks as assigned.

Provides assistance in monitoring and addressing student behavior and informs the teacher(s) and/or other professional staff of student performance/progress in this regard.

As is applicable, operates equipment used for instructional or non-instructional purposes.

Under the supervision of the teacher(s) and/or other professional staff, helps in the creation of individualized learning materials.

Helps students, individually or in groups, with assignments under the direction of the teacher(s) and/or other professional staff, providing academic and/or non-academic instruction, remediation, and reinforcement of skills.

Under the direction of the teacher(s) and/or other professional staff, provides technology assisted instruction for remediation and reinforcement to students.

Supports students with instructional needs and assignments, monitors progress, and provides assistance as needed inside and/or outside of the classroom setting.

As is appropriate, provides documentation and record keeping and/or maintains logs or journals.

As applicable, provides assistance to students with motor and/or mobility limitations, including but not limited to rotating, stretching, and/or lifting students

As applicable, provides assistance to students for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including, but not limited to, toileting, diapering, washing of hands/face, brushing/combing of hair, organizing materials to go home, zipping/buttoning clothing, tying shoes, etc.

Assists teacher(s) in communicating/collaborating with parents/guardians.

Completion of School Based Access Program (MA) service logs per the requirements on a daily basis and submitted weekly.

Helps maintain a safe school environment by properly reporting dangerous or potentially dangerous situations, accidents, and/or injuries,

Advocates for students by reporting suspected cases of abuse, neglect, postural defects, poor health, poor eyesight and/or hearing, contagious disease, and/or learning deficiencies.

Maintains highly qualified status and, as is directed, maintains contemporary professional awareness and promotes personal professional growth through participation in professional development activities.

As authorized, works the additional hours necessary to complete tasks as assigned.

Performs the work described herein without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or others.

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