LocationChester Community Charter School, Chester, PA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentAides & Assistants
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen3d ago
About the company
Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.
About the role
**Job Summary:**Paraprofessional (Special Education Aide) works under the supervision of the classroom teacher and serves as a support person in the classroom. This position provides appropriate services to the students, helping to implement suggested educational activities and in monitoring student behavior.
Essential Functions:
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Assist teachers with the logistics of instructions. Including passing out books, supplies, attendance, and making copies
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Assist teachers in monitoring student’s work behavior
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Monitors children during lunch and recess
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Assists with movement of children through hallways and onto and off buses
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Assists teachers with reinforcing instruction and small group learning. This includes working with individuals or small groups of students, administering tests, grading tests and homework
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Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
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An associate degree or at least 48 postsecondary education credits; or the successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics
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Previous work with inner city youth a plus.
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Secure three background checks:
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Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
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Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
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FBI Criminal Background Clearance
Demonstrated Knowledge of:
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MS Office Suite
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The fundamentals of working with various students, parents, other teachers and leadership
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Knowledge of policies and regulations necessary to answer work-related and general information questions
Demonstrated Ability to:
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Take and follow directions as indicated by the classroom teacher
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Effectively manage time and effectively manage students in the classroom
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Work well with students of all ages
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Represent one’s self and CCCS in a positive and professional manner consistent with a personal commitment to fulfilling the District’s mission statement and core values while displaying service and involvement, creativity and innovation, dignity and respect, personal and professional integrity, and a duty to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure
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Interact and work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the CCCS community in a timely and courteous manner
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Abide by all Federal and State laws, Board policies and CCCS regulations
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Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.