Part-Time, 10-Month Classroom Paraprofessional

The Dallastown Area School District is seeking to fill a Part-Time, 10-Month Classroom Paraprofessional positions at Leader Heights Elementary School. The ideal candidate will play a valuable role in inspiring and creating pathways for student success by supporting classroom teachers in the delivery of supports and services to students.

• Work hours will be 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Work Schedule / Pay Periods for 10-Month Position:

• Work hours work will be as indicated above which will be 5.50 working hours with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.
• Your work schedule will follow student attendance full and half days during the school year -- approximately 177 student days mid-August through early June. Additional days may be arranged by your supervisor.
• While there are typically no pay periods July through August, you will enjoy summer off to spend more time with your family
• For a full school year, your bi-weekly pays will typically begin by mid-September and continue through late June.

Benefits Upon Eligibility:

• Inclusion/continuation in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) through payroll contributions
• Six (6) Paid Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Good Friday
• After a successful probationary period of 90 calendar days, you'll receive Paid Leave: 3 Personal days and 10 Sick days
• If applicable, Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Supplemental Pay
• Other available benefits: an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses, and a Tax-Sheltered Annuity Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Regular Education: Library and Classroom Paraprofessionals - High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Child-centered, warm, and receptive to children
• Ability to carry out oral and written communications/instructions and work cooperatively with others
• Acceptable record of attendance

Responsibilities:

• Working one-on-one or with small groups of students as directed by administration, reading specialists, and teachers
• Aiding in supervision of students in both the classroom, playground and the cafeteria
• Assisting teachers in presentation and development of learning materials and instructional exercises
• Performing routine clerical work
• Working with instructional media, office machines, and equipment

Dallastown Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).