Substitute Paraprofessional, 2025-26

POSITION TITLE

Substitute Paraprofessional, 2025-26

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Substitute Paraprofessional is directly supervised by the Office of Human Resources and School Leaders and is responsible for providing educational support within the classroom and throughout the entire school. Substitute paraprofessionals work closely with teachers to provide learning, autistic, multiple disabilities, and life skills support to students. Substitute Paraprofessionals have the flexibility to work 5 days a week or as often as they like. They determine their work schedule by selecting assignments daily through an online system called Frontline Absence Management. The workday varies per school configuration and consists of up to 7.5 hours; including 30-minute lunch.

Pittsburgh Public Schools employs over 4,000 individuals in various capacities to support the academic achievement and strength of character of the 20,000 students we serve.

We are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce, and we consider substitutes in our District to be a valuable part of our pipeline for permanent positions.

Our Substitute positions do not require interviews. Within two business days of completing the application, [email protected] will send you New Hire Paperwork to begin working on. More information on the paperwork required can be found at If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

WORK MONTHS

Create your own schedule within the 10 month school year

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Substitute Paraprofessional Positions: Educational Assistant I's (EAI) assists the classroom teacher in carrying out the school goals and policies, as well as the objectives of the curriculum. Additionally, they support the school in monitoring classrooms and supporting activities.

Special Education Paraprofessionals (Classroom Assistant, Educational Assistant III and IV) provide support to students within the Program for Students with Exceptionalities. These positions support the teacher regarding the instruction, supervision and tracking of student progress and individualized education plan (IEP).

Early Childhood Assistants IIA and IIB assist and support the classroom teacher in carrying out an educational program which prepares the children for school readiness.

Essential Job Functions:

Follow the lesson plan(s) or assignment left by absent paraprofessional and ensure students complete all assigned tasks.

Maintain a safe environment.

Use materials provided by absent paraprofessional or other school personnel.

Notify school administration of any unusual incidents which have occurred during the school day.

Maintain accurate assessment of student attendance and data.

Leave information concerning the day's activities for the paraprofessional

Communicate effectively with students and staff.

Manage student behavior in a positive manner.

Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the school goals and objectives and the District's mission and Superintendent's Priority Goals.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Ability to work collaboratively as a team player, under pressure with multiple competing deadlines, and with culturally, educationally, and racially diverse internal and external customers.

Ability to build, foster, and maintain strong relationships with school staff.

A capacity to solve problems, to stay organized and manage multiple priorities.

Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, poise, tact and diplomacy to accomplish objectives.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district. Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Working conditions varies of the needs of the supervisor

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA

N/A

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This position does not have a residency requirement.