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.