Position:  ESY Paraprofessionals and Job Coaches (Job ID 5044) Locations:  Shamona Creek Elementary, Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center, Downingtown Middle SchoolPay Rate:  $21.42 per hour AND $250 retention bonus (retention pay requires mandatory participation in orientation and attendance 15/19 days in program)Schedule:  Up to 5.5 hours per day, Monday - Thursday (please see below for more information)Benefit Eligible:  NoEffective Date:  Monday, June 24, 2024 - Thursday, July 25, 2024

　　Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!

　　At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society. At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who: 

　　Communicate openly to build relationships and trust  Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeedDemonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growthEmbrace and support a safe and inclusive environmentEagerly and enthusiastically support student learningStrive to be kind and reflectiveFocus on the solution and put people firstLead by example!Schedule:

　　*The Summer ESY program starts on Monday, 6/24/2024 and concludes on Thursday, 7/25/2024 (no school on July 4). *

　　*Approximate Hours: **Elementary:   8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Secondary:    8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Learning Support and Emotional Support classes)Secondary:    7:30 a.m. -  1:00 p.m.  (Low Incidence classes)

　　*Locations: **Elementary:  Shamona Creek Elementary and Marsh Creek Sixth Grade CenterSecondary:   Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center and Downingtown Middle School

　　*We ask staff to be flexible regarding work hours and building location

　　Job Summary:  To work with teachers and other educational professionals in supporting student achievement and facilitating independence.

　　Qualifications: 

　　High school diplomaExperience working with childrenStrong organizational skills requiredProficiency in the use of technologyEffective interpersonal and communication skillsMust have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving recordMust successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirementsClick here for more information about required clearancesCandidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.Duties & Responsibilities:

　　Completes ESY orientation and other teacher trainings as requiredProvides individual and/or small group support to implement specific academic, behavioral, and/or physical accommodations as outlined by the Individualized Education ProgramProvides assistance in the development and preparation of instructional materials and adaptive strategies while utilizing technology programs and computersMaintains confidentiality of student records and informationSupports inclusion, socialization, and independence within the school setting/and or in the communityProvides transportation for small groups of students in district vehicles to community sites as directed (not all positions have this requirement)Collects and ma ntains data as required by the student plan for medical assistance logs, daily communication logs, and anecdotal recordsUtilization of technology for data collection, reporting, emailing and assisting students in computer software applications as neededPrint, file, scan and record student progress reports, charts, certificates, or materials for interventionsConsults with teachers to implement goals and monitor progressMay provide direct student assistance with monitoring of medical condition, physical needs, personal care, feeding, and/or toiletingExposure to body fluidsProvides intensive program level support, (academic, behavioral, and physical), to students in specialized classes: Autistic Support, Bridges, Life Skills, MDS, SAILS and Transition ProgramESY Job Coach (including all duties and responsibilities as listed above, and the following):

　　Support students independently in community settings for community-based instruction and vocational programmingProvides intensive behavioral, academic, functional and physical support to students both in the classroom and community settingsThe Job Coach implements transition services to neuro divergent students, (16-21), through community-based activities to develop independent living skills, employability skills, job skills, employment opportunities as well as other community participation experiencesProvides support, shadowing and mentoring opportunities to Level I and Level II, 1:1 paraprofessionals who assist in providing transitional vocational training to their immediate student as directed by Transition SupervisorAggregating and summarizing vocational data collected by both the individual coach and other paraprofessionals throughout the district to create a comprehensive data review for each marking period on individualized progressProvides specific job coaching services on employability skills, monitors and evaluates students at volunteer and paid employment locations within the communityEstablishes contact with community business leaders to develop opportunities for students to participate in job skills training, employability skills training as well as paid employment, internship, and job shadowing opportunities