Paraprofessional - Special Education - Bellefonte School District

Bellefonte Area School District is currently accepting applications for several Paraeducator positions located in various buildings throughout the district.   

 The positions are currently available in the following buildings:

• Bellefonte Elementary  -  Learning Support and Emotional Support
• Marion Walker  - Learning Support
• Bellefonte Middle School  -  Learning Support 
• Bellefonte High School - Life Skills Support

Paraeducators will provide academic, behavioral, and social skills with the support to students under the direction of the classroom  teacher. Each position will assist students in the special education and general education classrooms and provide individual  student support.   

Preferred:

-Completed at least two years of Post Secondary Study
-Possess an Associates Degree or Higher

Required:
-High School Diploma

-Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment
  *Note: District will pay for highly qualified trainings that are required

Benefits Included:
-Excellent Health, Dental, and Eye Insurance

-Retirement

-Tuition Reimbursement

-Paid holidays

-Sick and Personal Days

-Follows school schedule and Summers off

More detailed information can be found in our Support Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Outside Applicants:

-Current Clearances Required (within past 5 years)
*Act 34   (Criminal History)
*Act 114 (FBI Fingerprint)

*Act 151 (PA Child Abuse)
Clearances must be attached to your online application to be considered for an interview.
Clearances MUST be for employment.

Volunteer clearances will NOT be accepted.
(Information regarding clearances can be found on our HR website)

Current Staff:

Please click on the INTERNAL button and follow the outlined steps.

The hired candidate will be required the following upon hire:
*Act 168 paperwork
*Current Physical (within past year of hire start date)
*Current TB test (within past 3 months of hire start date)

Address your cover letter to:
Dr. Roy Rakszawski, Superintendent

Bellefonte Area School District
318 North Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823

All applications need to be submitted online.  Please do not submit hard copies or email back-up documents.

General application questions may be directed to Human Resources via email at hruser@basd.net or by calling 814-355-4814 ext. 3057.

BASD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bellefonte Area School District prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator and/or view our non-discrimination policy on our website at: www.basd.net.