Reading Paraprofessional

Reading Paraprofessional

Hillendale and Pocopson Elementary Schools

5.5 hours per day x 182 days per year

Salary $15.00 per hour

Available August 31, 2026

Position Summary

To assist teachers and reading specialists with student assessment, direct instruction, progress monitoring, and administrative support tasks.

Qualifications:

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill, and/or ability necessary.

• High School Diploma or higher
• Ability to deal with interruptions
• Ability to multi-task – flexibility
• Effective communication skills: written – oral – telephone – interpersonal
• Computer skills
• Ability to work with students and meet their specific needs: emotional – social – academic – physical
• Ability to work with teachers and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to supervise students using good judgment and school guidelines
• Ability to observe, assess and problem solve
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as a team member
• Maintain a pleasant, positive child/client-centered attitude
• Maintain a secure environment

Essential Functions

Employee must have the ability to perform the following essential functions on a timely basis with or without reasonable accommodations. To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Assist with assessing students using both Fountas and Pinnell and DIBELS during benchmark periods
• Progress Monitor reading support students on a monthly or biweekly basis based using DIBELS
• Work with students in grades 2-5 individually using the Read Naturally program in order to further develop fluency. Student progress will need to be monitored and anecdotal records should be taken on each student.
• Provide direct instruction for struggling Kindergarten students either individually or in a small group setting. Student progress will need to be monitored and anecdotal records should be taken on each student.
• Assist Reading Specialist with administrative tasks
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Other duties may be assigned by the principal

This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to complete other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.

Work Schedule

10-month position, 5.5 hours/day, 182 days/year

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain a stationary position and move about to access multiple classrooms, file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• The position requires the employee to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a copier, printer, etc..
• Ability to lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force to occasionally move objects.
• The position requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with staff and the public, and occasional irregular or extended work hours.
• This job requires the ability to observe, inspect, identify, and determine the accuracy of written documentation and fine details.
• Some/occasional local travel may be necessary: Must be able to provide own transportation to school-related functions/meetings, community agencies, and schools throughout our service area.
• The employee is frequently required to communicate and interact in person and by phone or e-mail with the public, students, parents, staff, other administrators, board members, and community agencies.

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.