CHESTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL · 2 weeks ago
Paraprofessional (up to $21 per hour)
Chester, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $21/hr
2+ years expChester Community Charter School is a vibrant educational institution serving over 4,000 students in grades K-8. They are seeking a qualified paraprofessional to support teachers and assist students with various needs, ensuring a high-quality learning environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, particularly those with social/emotional and behavioral disabilities, and will be committed to fostering student success.
Education
Responsibilities
Serve as a positive, nurturing guide for students
Model the school’s professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, staff, and community members
Supervise students in both instructional and assessment activities, in and out of the classroom
Participate in planning and training sessions with the Special Education team, communicating with parents and school officials when necessary
Attend to students’ physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs, aiding with language translation and hygiene when necessary; life skills
Organize classroom and teaching materials, and verify and track student attendance
Perform clerical duties such as typing, filing, and photocopying; grade tests and homework; track student progress
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, parents, and staff
Qualification
Required
At least two years' experience working with children with social/emotional and behavioral disabilities
De-escalation of students when they are in a heightened state of anger/aggression/task refusal
Remain with their student when they elope from the classroom or the building and utilize de-escalation techniques to allow for their return to the educational setting
Provide high levels of behavioral support within the classroom by monitoring student behaviors, consistent reinforcement of positive behaviors and correction of behaviors of concern
Provide and monitor frequent student breaks throughout the instructional day to ensure students time in the educational environment is optimized
Knowledge of the Chester Community Charter Schools curriculum, and special education program
Thorough knowledge of Individualized Education Program (IEP), assessment, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004), State and federal policies and procedures related to special education
The ability to work well with students with disabilities, teachers, administrators, and parents of students with disabilities
Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
FBI Criminal Background Clearance
TB Test and Pre-employment Physical
High school diploma or GED
Experience working with students both academically and personal care
Effective communication skills with adults and children
Understanding of basic principles of childhood development
Familiarity with educational software and willingness to learn new systems
Certification in first aid and CPR
Preferred
Associate's degree (or equivalent) in early childhood development or education
Experience with special-needs students
Company
CHESTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
CHESTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL is an education management company based out of 225 E 5TH ST, CHESTER, Pennsylvania, United States.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Higgins, M.Ed.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2025-04-01
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