Instructional Aide *Weekly Pay*

Substitute Paraprofessional

Looking for a rewarding job working with children in Lower Merion? Classroom assistants 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 paraprofessionals, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and more.

ESS Benefits

• Free Training for Substitute Teachers and Instructional Assistant
• Make your own Schedule
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k
• Training and Ongoing Support
• Our Partner Districts Routinely Hire our Substitutes for Full-time Teaching Positions

Responsibilities

• 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

• Must be proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing)
• Minimum of a High school Diploma or GED
• Pennsylvania State Criminal History Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• Federal Criminal History Clearance (Act 114)
• Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training
• Sexual Misconduct / Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168)
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004 : Arrest / Conviction Report and Certification
• School Health Form : Physical / Tuberculosis Test

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff.

Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators.

Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space.

Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

INDPA1 ESS Education is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.