Job Title:   Substitute Paraprofessional

Location:   Luzerne County, PA, 18704

Description:   Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of students? School paraprofessionals work under the direction of the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. They are also known as aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and more. ESS, a leading staffing company for school districts, has dozens substitute school aide opportunities each day in our partnering school districts throughout the U.S.

Responsibilities of a Substitute School Paraprofessional

•Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students

•Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class

•Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials

•Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs

•Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs

•Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans

•Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration

Qualifications of a Substitute Paraprofessional

•High School Diploma or GED

•Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance (Act 34)

•Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)

•Federal Criminal History Clearance (Act 24)

•Tuberculosis Test reflecting negative results

•Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification

ESS Advantages

•Flexible schedule – work when, where, and how often you choose

•Benefits – we offer medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more

•Accept jobs 24/7 by phone, internet, or text message

•Dedicated employee support team