<p>Job Description:</p> <p>We invite you to click here to apply: Paraprofessional Positions</p> <p>POSITION: Paraprofessional (Multiple Positions Available)</p> <p>SCHOOL: Amity Middle School-Bethany</p> <p>STARTING DATE: August 19, 2025</p> <p>SALARY/BENEFITS: In accordance with the Paraprofessional Contract</p> <p>REQUIREMENTS: Associate's Degree or Successful Completion of Parapro Assessment</p> <p>PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS</p> <ul> <li>Sensitive and mature individual </li><li>Demonstrate understanding and ability to work with individuals with disabilities </li><li>Demonstrate a patient and positive attitude </li><li>Confident in ability to handle situations of an emergency or unpredictable nature </li><li>Able to work in a variety of environments </li><li>Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the team and community </li><li>Communicate in an effective manner with all members of the team and community </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>The requirements of this job will require the Paraprofessional to work alongside the students; therefore the Paraprofessional must be able to physically perform all the same tasks as required of the student which may include but will not be limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Lifting </li><li>Bending </li><li>Climbing Stairs </li><li>Kneeling </li><li>Walking Distances </li><li>Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time </li><li>Navigating tight areas </li></ul> <p>The Amity Board of Education does not knowingly condone discrimination in employment, assignment, program, or services on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or unrelated abilities to perform the duties of the position.</p>