Part-Time, 10-Month Academic Intervention Support Paraprofessional (Grades 4-6)

About the role

The Dallastown Area School District seeks to fill a Part-Time, 10-Month Academic Intervention Support Paraprofessional position beginning the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will play a valuable role in inspiring and creating pathways for student success by supporting teachers in the delivery of supports and services for students.

Schedule

• Part-Time hours: 9:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. (5.50 working hours with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period)
• Work schedule follows student attendance full and half days during the school year — approximately 177 student days mid-August through early June
• Additional days may be arranged by your supervisor
• Typically no pay periods July through August; summers off

Pay Period

For a full school year, bi-weekly pays will typically begin by mid-September and continue through late-June.

Benefits

• Inclusion/continuation in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) through payroll contributions
• Six (6) Paid Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Good Friday
• After a successful probationary period of 90 calendar days: Paid Leave — 3 Personal Days and 10 Sick Days

Minimum Qualifications

Regular Education (Playground and Academic Intervention Paraprofessionals): High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Special Education (Learning Support Paraprofessionals for students with IEPs):

• Highly Qualified = High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) AND completion of an assessment through our special education department, OR
• Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credit hours or more), OR
• Associate's Degree or higher
• Completion of at least 20 hours of staff development activities related to assignment each school year
• Child-centered, warm, and receptive to children
• Ability to carry out oral and written communications/instructions and work cooperatively with others
• Acceptable record of attendance

Responsibilities

• Working one-on-one or with small groups of students as directed by the teacher
• Aiding in supervision of students in both the classroom and the cafeteria
• Assisting teachers in presentation and development of learning materials and instructional exercises
• Performing routine clerical work
• Working with instructional media, office machines, and equipment