Top 38 School paraprofessional Jobs in Pittsburgh Pa

Paraprofessional
Carlynton School District —Pittsburgh, PA
- 8 hour shift
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
Paraprofessional
U.S. Medical Staffing, Inc. —West Mifflin, PA
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Referral program
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Now Hiring- Substitute-Paraprofessional Multiple Positions-Gateway SD $18 to $19 per hour
ESS Education —Monroeville, PA
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Flexible schedule
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Personal Care Assistant
Pediatric Developmental Services —Pittsburgh, PA
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- No high school diploma
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Special Education Aide
Pediatric Developmental Services —Pittsburgh, PA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- No high school diploma
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dedicated Student Aide
Pediatric Developmental Services —Pittsburgh, PA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- No high school diploma
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pediatric Personal Care Assistant
Pediatric Developmental Services —Pittsburgh, PA
- $17 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- No high school diploma
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Paraprofessional - Special Education
North Hills School District —Pittsburgh, PA
- $17.25 - $19.00 an hour
- Associate's degree
- Public school
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Special Education Assistant, II-B
North Allegheny School District —Pittsburgh, PA
- $20.70 an hour
- Current TB test
- Fingerprint clearance
- Associate's degree
Special Education Assistant Long-Term Substitute, II-B
North Allegheny School District —Pittsburgh, PA
- $20.70 an hour
- Current TB test
- Fingerprint clearance
- Associate's degree
Special Education Paraprofessionals
Avonworth School District —Pittsburgh, PA
- $19.48 - $19.98 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Staffing Paraprofessional
Aveanna Healthcare Staffing —Pittsburgh, PA
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
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3d
Paraprofessional - Propel Homestead
Propel Schools —Homestead, PA
- $28,000 - $32,000 a year
- Classroom
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
11d
Pathfinder School Secondary Life Skills Classroom Paraprofessional – B
Allegheny Intermediate Unit —Pittsburgh, PA
- $27,021 - $27,371 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Sunrise School (Anticpated 2026-2027) Paraprofessional
Allegheny Intermediate Unit —Pittsburgh, PA
- $27,622 - $27,972 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Substitute Classroom Aides Freedom SD-$16 per hour only a HS Diploma or GED needed
ESS Education —Freedom, PA
- $16 an hour
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Flexible schedule
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6d
Homeville Elementary Full Time Paras Needed!
ESS Education —West Mifflin, PA
- $16.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
3d
Day to Day Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional
Grade Point Resources —Lower Burrell, PA
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
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Substitute Classroom Aides Leechburg SD-$75 per day only a HS Diploma or GED needed
ESS Education —Leechburg, PA
- $75 a day
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Flexible schedule
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Special Education Paraprofessional- Statewide
Connecting the Pieces —Pennsylvania
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Children
- Flexible schedule
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Paraprofessional

Carlynton School District -
Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
Classroom management assistance
CPR Certification
CPI Certification
First aid
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification (NCI)
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification

Full Job Description

Position: Paraprofessional Positions
Reports to: Building Principal
Shift: 8:15am – 3:15pm
Start Date: 8/17/2026

Paraprofessional
The Carlynton School District is accepting applications for Paraprofessional positions for the 2026–2027 school year.

Paraprofessionals support students and staff in a variety of educational settings throughout the District. The District employs paraprofessionals in multiple classifications, including:

Instructional Aide
English Language Learner (ELL) Aide
Life Skills/Autistic Support Aide
Personal Care Aide

Specific position classification, building location, work schedule, and assignment will be determined in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement and District staffing needs. Interested applicants should possess a desire to support students in achieving academic, behavioral, social, and functional success while working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, related service providers, and other school staff. Applicants must meet all required qualifications and clearances for employment. Please refer to the attached job descriptions for the responsibilities and qualifications associated with each paraprofessional classification. Salary, benefits, and terms of employment are governed by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Summary:

Maintain professionalism.
Ability to work with individuals or small groups of students under direct supervision from the classroom and/or special education teacher.
Maintain and monitor student behavior and discipline including maintaining familiarity with and implementing behavior modification techniques/behavior intervention plans under teacher direction per the student position behavior support plan, IEP, classroom or school wide positive behavior support plan.
Monitor classroom behaviors and discipline when the teacher is out of the room.
Support and implement the programming designed by the classroom teacher, related service provider or special education teacher.
Handle a crisis situation.
Serve as bus monitor.
Maintain 20 hours of professional development to keep highly qualified status.
Maintain CPR/First Aide and/or Crisis Intervention/Restraint training.
Keep in confidence information about students, professional and paraprofessional employees of the Carlynton School District.
Be available for job training.
Assist with any clerical tasks that pertain to classroom instruction.
Be flexible as daily schedule may change based on student/caseload needs.
Instructional Aides may be assigned across building, grade, and student IEP/scheduling needs.
Availability to be reassigned by building administrator to cover absence of an employee as dictated by prioritized/mandated special education IEP needs.

Personal Qualifications:

Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with students,
parents, staff, administration, and the general community.
Ability to manage work responsibilities and challenges in a fair, firm and equitable manner.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to listen and respond to people in a professional, effective manner.
Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, communicate and problem-solve.

Professional Qualifications:

High school diploma required; associate degree or PDE-qualified Para educator status preferred by demonstrating proficiency on established qualification exam.
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Strong communication skills.
Basic understanding of instructional support strategies.
Bilingual skills optional but preferred.

Work Performance:

Maintains awareness of the School District's policies and procedures.
Follows the chain of command.
Shows initiative and works with minimal supervision.
When appropriate, incorporates progressive ideas/concepts into daily responsibilities.
Keeps District business confidential.
Responds appropriately to supervision and direction.
Dresses appropriately for job environment.
Ability to organize instructional/support setting to efficiently accomplish tasks.
Ability to multitask.

Temperament:

Ability to work as a leader and a member of a team.
Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.
Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities.
Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to be respectful and empathetic.

Personal Skills:

Plans and prioritizes assignments effectively.
Able to adjust to changes in the work environment.
Reports to work on time, gives a full day's work and makes effective use of time while on the job.
Maintains a good attitude toward administration, fellow employees, and the public.
Maintains productive working relationship with immediate supervisor.

Technical Skills:

Demonstrates the ability to acquire the skill required to operate new and existing software and hardware applicable to the position.
Has general working knowledge of office equipment.
Ability to compose clear concise sentences and paragraphs.
Ability to use computer technology to communicate and record data.

Physical Demands:

Ability to move about the school building, sit or stand for extended periods, and support students during regular classroom activities.
Often sitting for extended periods.
Standing for periods of time.
Moderate lifting from 15-30 pounds.
Manual dexterity to use technology equipment.

Work Environment:

Working within the schoolhouse with occasional outdoor activities.
School term as outlined in the SCA Agreement.

Clearances:

Every employee must submit an Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form as required under Pennsylvania Act 24 of 2011, Act 34 (Criminal Record Check), Act 151 (Child Abuse History Check), FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Criminal History Check, Act 126 (Part I) Recognizing Child Abuse and Mandated Reporter Training, and Act 126 (Part II) Professional Ethics & Educator Discipline Act.
As per Act 15 of 2015, all clearances must be renewed every five (5) years. Also, as of December 22, 2014, Act 168 of 2014 requires all newly hired employees to provide the District with the Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form for all former employers in which they had direct contact with children and any current employer/s. The District may not hire any applicant for a position until the employment history review process has been completed.

Terms of Employment:

School Term. Salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Carlynton School District and the Carlynton Federation of Teachers, AFT Pennsylvania Local #2120, AFT-PA, AFL-CIO, Secretarial-Cafeteria-Aides Unit.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated by the Building Principal on the basis of this job description at least once annually. This job description is subject to change as determined by the Superintendent.
Approved by Administration and provided to the Board of School Directors January 20, 2026.

Work Location: In person

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