Position Title

Paraprofessional Substitutes for the 2024-2025 School Year - K-12 Openings

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$15.50

Job Description

The Pittsford Central School District is seeking per diem, daily substitute paraprofessionals for the 2024-2025 school year. There is a regular, ongoing need for both half and full day substitutes. Most positions will be working one to one with a student, helping them manage classroom tasks, behavioral expectations, and performing other duties as outlined by the classroom teacher, including but not limited to:

• Record keeping
• Supervision of student(s)
• Helping with daily planning of instructional outcomes
• Attending all pertinent meetings
• Creating a welcoming and affirming learning environment for all students
• Assisting student(s) with academic assignments
• Assisting student(s) with their project research, library and media skills, and basic computer skills, etc
• Performing routine clerical duties such as: copying, filing, data entry and compiling attendance reports
• Monitoring and supporting the implementation of student(s) programs
• Assisting student(s) with their daily activities 

We have openings district wide (K-12) in all buildings. Your work schedule will vary depending on the assignment, but the school day consists of the following: 

School Level	Start Time	End Time
Grades K-5	8:40 AM	3:05 PM
Grades 6-8	7:35 AM	2:24 PM
Grades 9-12	7:40 AM	2:21 PM

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Successful candidates should possess the following:

• Working knowledge of the school organization
• Working knowledge of basic student desktops and laptops
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to assist students with basic technological needs
• Ability to obtain student cooperation and attention
• Ability to give instructions
• Ability to work well with students and school personnel
• Ability to understand and deal with student behavior
• Ability to maintain simple electronic records
• Ability to demonstrate dependability
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment
• Possess physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Job Qualifications

Successful candidates should possess these following attributes:

• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to be an active listener, exhibit patience and flexibility
• Ability to show empathy and compassion

Candidates should also possess the following:

• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
  • (A) One (1) year of full-time or part-time equivalent paid or volunteer equivalent experience working in a clerical capacity; OR
  • (B) One (1) year of full-time or part-time equivalent paid or volunteer equivalent experience working with children; OR
  • (C) Possession of a certificate of completion for a course for Child Care through an occupational school, The American Red Cross or similar agency; OR,
  • (D) A combination of experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
• NOTE: Successful completion of one (1) year of college education beyond high school (minimum of 30 semester college credit hours) may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience.

 

Application Procedure

Apply online using th link on the bottom of this page. Be sure to attach your resume, cover/interest letter, and references. Candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Job Category

Paraprofessionals

Job Location

District Wide

Additional Information