The Chester Upland School District is a midsized, urban public school district serving the City of Chester, the Borough of Upland and Chester Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Located between Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware, the District educates about 3,200 students in grades Pre-K - 12, with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. About 203 teachers make up the classroom staff. Though faced with challenges, Chester Upland's proud history and the feeling of "C-Pride," long associated with the District's highly successful sports and cheerleading programs, remains alive and well.
Mission: The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four A's: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities.
The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland school's career and college ready! The C.O.R.E. is the foundation for which our district stands:
C- Children First: The well-being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.
O- One Chester Upland: With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.
R- Reimagining : Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.
E- Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence: We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services.

Screening Procedures:

• Receipt of a completed application, resume and cover letter
• A minimum of two current written letters of reference from previous or current directors, principal, and supervisors
• Personal interview

Qualifications:

• Completion of Credential of Competency for Special Education Para educators in Pennsylvania, or possession of an associate's degree
• Previous experience working with children
• Required Act 34, 141 and FBI clearances, physical and proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide appropriate documents in support of the completed application prior to the application deadline.

Ideal Candidate:

• Must possess interest and compassion for children
• Ability to work well/interact with students, staff and members of the school community
• Ability to follow directions, assist with classroom activities under teacher's direction
• Must possess good judgment and have strong written and verbal communication skills

General Duties

• Required to perform such duties as requested by the classroom teacher, as listed below:
• Prepare work materials
• Work with students in small groups or individually
• Supervise students at meal times and recess
• Supervise arrival and dismissal times
• Work with attendance records, report cards and other student records

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that the Chester Upland School District, the building principal or the classroom teacher may deem necessary from time to time.

Salary: Salary Contract Guide

Support Staff Benefits:

• Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage
• 2 weeks' vacation, prorated (secretaries)
• 10 sick days per year
• 3 personal days per year
• Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System

Work Schedule: 10 months a year, 188 workdays. Monday-Friday.

CHESTER UPLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chester Upland School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester Upland School District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 610-447-5886.