Paraprofessional

Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

Job Location:

Columbia - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:
6/16/2025

Location:
Columbia-Montour AVTS

Date Available:
08/13/2025

Closing Date:
08/08/2025

TITLE: Paraprofessional (37 hours per week)
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
2. Must be at least 18 years of age.
3. Must possess a high degree of integrity responsibility and reliability.
be willing to complete 20 hours of certification through the LEA within the first year of employment.
REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Special Education
WORK DAY: 7:45 a.m. 3:15 p.m. (182 Days/Year)
JOB GOAL: To work with any student in any curriculum and help them achieve the goals and objectives of that program
PERFORMANCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works closely with all teachers and gives support to students requiring extra help. (Perkins Funded)
Assists in motivating students to help them realize the importance of the curriculum PSSA testing NCLB and our HSTW school improvement model. (Perkins Funded)
Helps students realize the connection between directions given and their coursework. (Perkins Funded)
Available in classes and gives students one-on-one help and/or small group instruction. (Perkins Funded)
Involved with necessary department(s) when working on curriculum. (Perkins Funded)
Available as needed in classes to team-teach with the teacher. (Perkins Funded)
Prearranges meetings with students and meets them in vocational programs library or other designated classroom(s) to give extra help to struggling students. (Perkins Funded)
Performs instructional activities as directed and supervised by the teacher. (Locally Funded)
Assists in the use of specialized instructional materials. (Perkins Funded)
Assists with the supervision of students. (Perkins Funded)
Employs effective and appropriate teaching strategies in working with varying exceptionalities under teacher supervision. (Perkins Funded)
Becomes familiar with equipment used in vocational program(s) as assigned. (Perkins Funded)
Assists in general cleanup of facilities materials and equipment (non-janitorial). (Perkins Funded)
Treats students with dignity and respect as a person of worth regardless of the degree of handicap or presence of intervening behavior. (Perkins Funded)
Assists in providing individual reinforcement to help student self-esteem. (Perkins Funded)
Reports to assigned areas for tutoring and supervision as assigned in daily schedule. (Perkins Funded)
Maintains confidentiality of students/classroom. (Perkins Funded)
Disciplines students in a consistent positive manner within the structure established by the school. (Perkins Funded)
Assists in developing procedures and techniques in providing appropriate programs for students. (Perkins Funded)
Serves as a positive role model for students. (Perkins Funded)
Continues to demonstrate willingness to learn more about the job and skills necessary to perform it. (Perkins Funded)
Willing to perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor. (Perkins Funded)
Evaluation will occur annually by the administrative team. (Perkins Funded)
Maintains current Act 48 certification in the individuals subject area. (Perkins Funded)
Acts as a substitute teacher in any content area as needed. (Locally Funded)
Morning duty will be from 7:45-8:15 a.m. This duty may include but is not limited to walking the halls and helping to keep order as students enter the building or any other duty assigned by the administration. (Locally Funded)
If interested serves as an advisor for clubs classes or any school-sponsored organization such as chaperoning school trips and/or dances. (Locally Funded)
Administration has the right to add or delete job requirements as needed. (Funding based upon the nature of the assignment.)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Year-to-Year. Salary to be determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
SELECTION: Appointment shall be by the Joint Operating Committee following the recommendation of the Administrative Director.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Position Type:Support Staff/Teacher AssistantDate Posted:6/16/2025Location:Columbia-Montour AVTSDate Available:08/13/2025 Closing Date: 08/08/2025TITLE: Paraprofessional (37 hours per week) QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred. 2. Must be a...

Position Type:
Support Staff/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:
6/16/2025

Location:
Columbia-Montour AVTS

Date Available:
08/13/2025

Closing Date:
08/08/2025

Works closely with all teachers and gives support to students requiring extra help. (Perkins Funded)
Assists in motivating students to help them realize the importance of the curriculum PSSA testing NCLB and our HSTW school improvement model. (Perkins Funded)
Helps students realize the connection between directions given and their coursework. (Perkins Funded)
Available in classes and gives students one-on-one help and/or small group instruction. (Perkins Funded)
Involved with necessary department(s) when working on curriculum. (Perkins Funded)
Available as needed in classes to team-teach with the teacher. (Perkins Funded)
Prearranges meetings with students and meets them in vocational programs library or other designated classroom(s) to give extra help to struggling students. (Perkins Funded)
Performs instructional activities as directed and supervised by the teacher. (Locally Funded)
Assists in the use of specialized instructional materials. (Perkins Funded)
Assists with the supervision of students. (Perkins Funded)
Employs effective and appropriate teaching strategies in working with varying exceptionalities under teacher supervision. (Perkins Funded)
Becomes familiar with equipment used in vocational program(s) as assigned. (Perkins Funded)
Assists in general cleanup of facilities materials and equipment (non-janitorial). (Perkins Funded)
Treats students with dignity and respect as a person of worth regardless of the degree of handicap or presence of intervening behavior. (Perkins Funded)
Assists in providing individual reinforcement to help student self-esteem. (Perkins Funded)
Reports to assigned areas for tutoring and supervision as assigned in daily schedule. (Perkins Funded)
Maintains confidentiality of students/classroom. (Perkins Funded)
Disciplines students in a consistent positive manner within the structure established by the school. (Perkins Funded)
Assists in developing procedures and techniques in providing appropriate programs for students. (Perkins Funded)
Serves as a positive role model for students. (Perkins Funded)
Continues to demonstrate willingness to learn more about the job and skills necessary to perform it. (Perkins Funded)
Willing to perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor. (Perkins Funded)
Evaluation will occur annually by the administrative team. (Perkins Funded)
Maintains current Act 48 certification in the individuals subject area. (Perkins Funded)
Acts as a substitute teacher in any content area as needed. (Locally Funded)
Morning duty will be from 7:45-8:15 a.m. This duty may include but is not limited to walking the halls and helping to keep order as students enter the building or any other duty assigned by the administration. (Locally Funded)
If interested serves as an advisor for clubs classes or any school-sponsored organization such as chaperoning school trips and/or dances. (Locally Funded)
Administration has the right to add or delete job requirements as needed. (Funding based upon the nature of the assignment.)