Mastery Charter Schools

Mastery Charter Schools

Classroom Assistant Paraprofessional (Part-Time) - 2026/2027 School Year

Philadelphia, PA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$23kDetected 91 days ago
Problem Solving

About the role

  • Responsibilities also include supporting students' needs across various school environments, including classrooms, lunch, and play areas.
  • Additionally, the Paraprofessional helps with personal care tasks as needed to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.
  • also include supporting students' needs across various school environments, including classrooms, lunch, and play areas.

Responsibilities

  • Help manage student behavior positively and proactively across all school settings, including inclusion classes, lunch, and cooperative play.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment, including sanitizing materials and ensuring hygiene best practices.
  • Monitor and document student progress as directed by the lead teacher.
  • Collaborate with educators, therapists, and support staff to promote student success.
  • The Paraprofessional plays a vital role in fostering student achievement by providing individualized and small-group support to promote academic and social-emotional growth.
  • Why You Should Apply: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task.

Requirements

  • Strong instructional skills, including the ability to engage and motivate students
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current special education methodologies and techniques
  • Professionalism, reliability, and a collaborative mindset.
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced educational setting.
  • Problem-solving ability and a positive attitude.
  • Education and Experience:
  • Experience in a school setting or working with students receiving special education services is preferred.
  • Physical Requirements:
  • This role may involve physical activities such as assisting students in a classroom setting, moving classroom materials, and physically supporting students with mobility needs. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.
  • Salary and Bonus Information:
  • This role is eligible for a $500 signing bonus!

Nice to have

  • Hourly rates range from $22.55 to $31.66, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.
  • This is a part-time role where you will work a total of 29 hours/week, Monday-Friday.
  • Associate's degree or at least 60 college credits (NJ) / 48 college credits (PA), or a passing ParaPro score required.

Compensation

  • New specialized services classroom assistants start at an hourly rate of $22.55 with Mastery offering up to $26.63, based on education and experience. Hourly rates range from $22.55 to $31.66, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.
  • This is a part-time role where you will work a total of 29 hours/week, Monday-Friday.
  • Annual Calendar: As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our calendar here.

Benefits

  • We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings!
  • We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!
  • Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

Company info

  • We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background.
  • Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students.
  • At Mastery, we're on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams.

This listing is sourced directly from Mastery Charter Schools's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.