Job Description
Job DescriptionJoin Focused Staffing Group and be a catalyst for positive change! At Focused Staffing, we don’t just fill positions—we transform lives, one rockstar talent at a time. Whether you’re eager to make a meaningful difference in behavioral health or dedicated to empowering students in K-12 education, our mission is to connect skilled, passionate professionals with the communities that need them most. As a leader in specialized staffing, we provide exceptional opportunities and support for every member of our team, creating lasting impact for those we serve and those who serve with us. Discover how your unique strengths can help build brighter futures across schools and behavioral health organizations nationwide.
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Title: Paraprofessionals
Compensation: $20 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19154
Qualifications/Required Skills:
- Two-year associate degree required for Para-educators
- Applicants must possess all current PA state clearances (Police, Child Abuse and Fingerprinting)
- Knowledge of Special Education regulations and procedures
- Experience working with students exhibiting multiple disabilities, including: autism, ADD and ADHD, learning disabilities, emotional challenges, and developmental delays
- Excellent communication and teaching skills
- Positive, student-centered, and compassionate individual
- Experience with diagnostic assessments
- Understanding of Progress Monitoring and data collection
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Required)
- working with students exhibiting multiple disabilities: 2 years (Preferred)
- working with students with emotional challenges: 2 years (Preferred)
- working with students with developmental delays: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In-person