Paraprofessional (2025-2026)
Paraprofessional (2025-2026)
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Paraprofessional (2025-2026)
Location: Philadelphia Hebrew Public (3300 Henry Avenue Philadelphia PA 19129)
Start Date:Summer 2025
Compensation: $25000 (more details below)
Why PHP
PHP is part of a small group of schools run by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. We are NOT a religious or Jewish organization (we know the word Hebrew can be confusing in that regard!). We ARE a network of public charter schools that help children become global citizens who are great problem solvers aware communicators and lifelong learners who make a positive difference in the world around them. Join a supportive community dedicated to making a meaningful impacttogether were building something extraordinary!
What youll love about us
Great staff transform student lives. At Hebrew Public you will be part of a team dedicated to improving student outcomes and helping students grow into empathetic ethical and curious global citizens.
Salary and benefits will be highly competitive equitable and commensurate with experience. Salaries range from $25000 or above based on experience and qualifications.
Potential benefits* include:
- Health Coverage: Medical: Employer covers 80% of premiums Dental: Employer covers 80% of premiums Vision: 100% covered by employer
- Retirement: 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar. No vesting period.
- Additional Compensation: Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.
- Wellness Matters: Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
- Perks for You: Discounts on wellness programs & gym memberships
- Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 20 holidays 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 14 PTO days (12 month staff)
- Family First: 6 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for non-primary caregivers when welcoming your new child.
- Fertility Services: Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Up to $3000 in HRA funds
- Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD&D benefit of one times salary up to a maximum of $100000 (Minimum $50000) through UNUM. This valuable benefit is provided at no cost to you.
- Learn & Grow: Access to workshops certifications and ongoing professional development
- Advance Your Career: University partnerships for certification.
- Travel: Opportunities for global travel experiences.
- Fertility Services: Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.
Whats the role
The Paraprofessional plays an integral role in supporting a student identified with special needs. The paraprofessional will assist with the daily care of the students emotional cognitive and other special needs.
What youll do
- Provide 1:1 behavioral academic social and emotional support for a student
- Build a strong relationship with the student using positive support techniques
- Verbally de-escalate student when student engages in verbal and/or physically aggressive behaviors
- Assist the classroom teachers in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on an understanding of the individual student and their needs interests and abilities
- Work with individual student 1:1 or in small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by classroom teachers
- Guide and assist student with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next
- Perform assigned supervision of students during lunch periods recess field trips and all non-instructional times.
- Implement the students behavior intervention plan and track progress accordingly
- Maintain consistent contact with the students family providing regular updates on student progress
- Collaborate with both general education and special education teachers
Who you are
- Associates Degree required; Bachelors preferred
- Experience working with students with special needs preferred
- Hold PA certification or working towards certification is preferred but not required
- Superior communication skills
- An ability to work collaboratively
- A strong work ethic and a sense of humor
- Training in verbal de-escalation preferred
Our commitment
We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply. Dont meet every single requirement We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates so please dont hesitate to apply wed love to hear from you.
If you need accommodations or assistance due to a disability please reach out to us at . This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
For more information please visit our websites below.
CMO Website:
School Website: today at and be part of something extraordinary.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
