• Job Description

  Req#: 5040541

  Grade Level Paraprofessional (Kindergarten)

  Chadds Ford Elementary School

  6.5 hours per day x 182 days per year

  Benefits eligible

  Salary $14.37 per hour

  Available August 25, 2025

  Qualifications

  1. High School Diploma - experience preferred
  2. Ability to deal with interruptions
  3. Ability to multi-task – flexibility
  4. Effective communication skills: written – oral – telephone – interpersonal
  5. Computer skills
  6. Ability to work with students and meet their specific needs: emotional – social – academic – physical
  7. Ability to work with teachers and staff
  8. Ability to maintain confidentiality
  9. Ability to supervise students using good judgment and school guidelines
  10. Ability to observe, assess and problem solve
  11. Ability to work independently
  12. Ability to work as a team member
  13. Maintain pleasant, positive child/client-centered attitude
  14. Maintain a secure environment

  Essential Job Functions

  1. Work with students on subject matter
  2. Recess/Lunch – Classroom Coverage
  3. Prepare learning materials and centers (primary)
  4. Clerical – record scores, etc.
  5. Work with, assist, observe, redirect student
  6. Re-teaching – academic support
  7. Organizing
  8. Teaching social behavior
  9. Assisting child w/difficult time
  10. Regular and consistent attendance
  11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

  Summary of Benefits - 10-month Staff

  • Medical, including telemedicine
  • Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Workers Compensation
  • Paid Sick and Personal Days
  • Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
  • Wondr-Health (a digital weight loss program)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings
  • State Pension System (PSERS)
  • Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursement

  Working Spouse Provision - Working spouses will be ineligible for benefits if the spouse has creditable and affordable coverage from any employer.

  Clearances required for employment:

  Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)

  Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check (Act 34)

  Federal Criminal History Record Check (Act 114 )

  Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District uses an online process for submission and processing of required Act 168 forms. Candidates will receive information as necessary during the selection process.

  The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is an equal-opportunity employment, educational, and service organization.

• About the company

  A four-year, high school located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Unionville High School enrolls approximately 1,300 students.

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