Paraprofessional

SUMMARY: The hourly Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment in West Shore School District is $19 per hour The Paraprofessional position will work on all student days during the school calendar year, 6.5 OR 7 paid hours per day on full school days The Paraprofessional will support students individually or in small groups in one of the following areas: Autistic, Emotional, Instructional, Learning, and Life SkillsOPENINGS FOR '26-'27 SCHOOL YEAR:ELEMENTARY:Newberry Elementary SchoolAutistic Support Para (1) - 7 paid hours/day Hillside Elementary SchoolEmotional Support Para (1) - 7 paid hours/day Fairview Intermediate SchoolEmotional Support Para (1) - 7 paid hours/day Old Trail Intermediate SchoolLearning Support Para (1) - 6.5 paid hours/day Rossmoyne Elementary School1:1 Support (1) - 7 paid hours/day Washington Heights Elementary School (1)1:1 Support (1) - 7 paid hours/daySECONDARY:Crossroads Middle SchoolAutistic Support Para (1) - 7 paid hours/day New Cumberland Middle SchoolAutistic Support Para (1) - 7 paid hours/day Cedar Cliff High SchoolLearning Support (2) - 6.5 paid hours/day Life Skills Support (1) - 7 paid hours/day Red Land High SchoolAutistic Support Para (2) - 7 paid hours/day Learning Support Para (1) - 6.5 paid hours/dayPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:As a Paraprofessional, you will play a vital role in supporting students' academic, behavioral, social, and personal growth within the classroom and school environment.

Responsibilities include: Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical support to individual students or small groups, including on-task prompting, social skills development, and self-care assistance. Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans by implementing accommodations and strategies as directed. Reinforce learning concepts, classroom instruction, and skill development to help students achieve their educational goals. Work one-on-one or in small groups to provide targeted academic and behavioral support. Assist students in developing organizational, communication, problem-solving, and independent living skills. Guide students through classroom activities, monitor participation and progress, and provide feedback to instructional staff. Promote positive student behavior and help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, specialists, and school administrators to support student success. Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, transitions, and other non-instructional school activities. Foster positive relationships with students while encouraging independence, confidence, and social-emotional growth. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE:You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by helping students build the skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed both academically and personally.