Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.
Job Summary:
Paraprofessional (Special Education Aide) works under the supervision of the classroom teacher and serves as a support person in the classroom. This position provides appropriate services to the students, helping to implement suggested educational activities and in monitoring student behavior.
Essential Functions:
- Assist teachers with the logistics of instructions. Including passing out books, supplies, attendance, and making copies
- Assist teachers in monitoring student’s work behavior
- Monitors children during lunch and recess
- Assists with movement of children through hallways and onto and off buses
- Assists teachers with reinforcing instruction and small group learning. This includes working with individuals or small groups of students, administering tests, grading tests and homework
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- An associate degree or at least 48 postsecondary education credits; or the successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics
- Previous work with inner city youth a plus.
- Secure three background checks:
- Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
- FBI Criminal Background Clearance
Demonstrated Knowledge of:
- MS Office Suite
- The fundamentals of working with various students, parents, other teachers and leadership
- Knowledge of policies and regulations necessary to answer work-related and general information questions
Demonstrated Ability to:
- Take and follow directions as indicated by the classroom teacher
- Effectively manage time and effectively manage students in the classroom
- Work well with students of all ages
- Represent one’s self and CCCS in a positive and professional manner consistent with a personal commitment to fulfilling the District’s mission statement and core values while displaying service and involvement, creativity and innovation, dignity and respect, personal and professional integrity, and a duty to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure
- Interact and work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the CCCS community in a timely and courteous manner
- Abide by all Federal and State laws, Board policies and CCCS regulations
Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
Skills Required
- Associate degree, at least 48 postsecondary education credits, or successful completion of a state or locally developed reading, writing, and mathematics assessment
- Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
- FBI Criminal Background Clearance
- Previous experience working with inner-city youth
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage classroom time and student behavior effectively
- Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff, and school leadership
What We Do
Chester Community Charter School is a tuition-free K–8 public charter school serving more than 4,000 students across four campuses in Chester, Pennsylvania. Established in 1998, it provides a safe, caring, academically challenging environment focused on educating the whole child. Its mission emphasizes data-driven learning, social-emotional development, individualized support, life skills, and preparing students for success in high school, college, careers, and life.
