What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Classroom Aide position at Ferndale Area School District?
CSPG 101 - Paraprofessional Staff
May 1, 2021
The paraprofessional provides support related to instruction and services for children, youth, and families.
Assignment
- A paraprofessional provides instructional support under the direction of a properly certified teacher.
- Paraprofessionals may perform non-instructional duties (e.g., monitor study hall, recess, or cafeteria) under the direction of a certified teacher or supervisor and must have access to the appropriate certified teacher or supervisor.
Special Considerations
- Instructional paraprofessionals employed in a Title I school-wide building or working in a program supported with Title I funds must have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Additionally, they must meet ONE of the requirements listed below:
- An associate degree or higher; or
- Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credits); or
- The successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Note: Title I paraprofessionals who serve as translators or who only conduct parental involvement activities must have a secondary diploma or its equivalent, but do not have to meet the additional requirements.
- Special education paraprofessionals must meet one of the following qualifications:
- An associate degree or higher; or
- Completed at least two years of postsecondary study; or
- The successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment
Note: Special Education paraprofessionals must also complete at least 20 hours of staff development activities related to their assignment each school year.
Send letter of interest, resume, and references to:
Jeffrey R. Boyer, Superintendent
Ferndale Area School District
100 Dartmouth Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15905
Must be able to provide employment application, Act 34, Act 151, FBI clearances, PDE 6004 Arrest and Conviction form, Act 168 Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) prior to hire.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15