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Full-Time Kindergarten Aide

South Middleton School District
Full-time
On-site
Pennsylvania, United States

  • Position Type:
      Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

  • Date Posted:
      5/1/2025

  • Location:
      W.G. Rice Elementary School

  •   Position: Full-Time Kindergarten Aide

    Location: W.G. Rice Elementary School

    Start Date: August 2025

    Hourly Rate: Starting at $16.89 based on school experience

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

    Responsibilities
    • Assist in classroom instruction under the direction of the special education teacher
    • Implement behavioral intervention plans as supplied by the special education teacher
    • Record and summarize data as directed by the special education teacher
    • Assist in the modification/accommodation of classroom work according to an individual student’s IEP
    • Work with students who have moderate, severe, and profound cognitive disabilities
    • 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
    • Document information regarding the students, including needs, strengths, gains, and problems
    • 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
    • Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as needed
    • Provide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachers
    • Oversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as needed
    • 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 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
    • Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.
    • Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials
    • Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration
    • Understand and adhere to all distict policies, procedures and administrative regulations
    Qualifications
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • 48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire
    • Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment
    • Child Abuse Clearance for employment
    • FBI Fingerprinting
    • School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test
    • Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification
    • Act 126/Mandated Reporter training
    • CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred
    EOE