Grade Point Resources

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedom.

At Grade Point Resources, we are deeply grateful to all who have worn the uniform and defended our country. Your courage, commitment, and selflessness inspire us every day.

Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

10/16/2025

📣 Now Hiring: Substitute Paraprofessionals – Westmoreland & Allegheny Counties

Grade Point Resources is looking for multiple Day-to-Day Substitute Paraprofessionals to support students with disabilities in classrooms across several partnering school districts in Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties.

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and want to make a difference in children’s lives — we’d love to have you on our team!

What You’ll Do:
• Support students with special needs in the classroom
• Follow teacher direction and assist with learning and behavior goals
• Encourage independence and positive behavior
• Help with daily routines and classroom tasks

Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Dependable and professional
• Must have or be willing to obtain:
– PA Criminal Background Check
– FBI Fingerprints
– Child Abuse Clearance
– TB test

Preferred:
• Experience working with children with special needs
• Comfortable assisting with personal care when needed

Why Join Grade Point Resources?
• Flexible substitute schedule across multiple school districts
• Great classroom experience for education or behavioral-health careers
• Supportive local leadership
• Competitive pay rates

💡 Apply today and help students achieve their potential!
Send us a message or apply directly at

Substitute Paraprofessionals – Multiple School Districts (Westmoreland & Allegheny Counties) Grade Point Resources is hiring multiple Day-to-Day Substitute Paraprofessionals to support students with disabilities in classrooms across Westmoreland and Allegheny counties. These flexible substitut...

06/16/2025

🚨 We're Hiring for the 2025–2026 School Year! 🚨

Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real impact? Join our team at Grade Point Resources and help support students across local schools! We’re hiring compassionate, reliable professionals for a variety of positions for the upcoming school year.

Whether you're an experienced educator or someone passionate about helping students thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

📅 Positions start August 2025
💼 Full-time & part-time roles available
📍 Multiple school district locations

✅ Competitive pay
✅ Supportive team
✅ Chance to make a difference every single day

Take a look at the current openings at Grade Point Resources

05/13/2025

We are looking for a passionate Licensed Physical Therapist for a flexible part time opportunity starting next school year!

Part-Time School-Based Physical Therapist (2025–2026 School Year) Location: East Allegheny School DistrictSchedule: 12 hours/week | Flexible SchedulingCompensation: $60–$62 per hour Position Overview:We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide services to students at East Allegheny S...

04/16/2025

🌞 We're Hiring for Summer! 🌞

Join our team at Clelian Heights School for the 2025 Extended School Year (ESY) Program! We're looking for Special Education Teachers and Paraprofessionals who are passionate about working with students with developmental needs.

📍 Location: Clelian Heights School
📅 Program Dates: June 30-July 25, 2025
🕐 Part-Time Hours | Weekdays Only
💼 Make a difference in a supportive, team-focused environment!

Whether you're looking to gain experience or spend your summer doing meaningful work, we’d love to have you on board!

👇 Apply now on Indeed:
Teachers:
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=35aca9791f672e6c&from=shareddesktop_copy
Paraprofessionals:
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d57145a7c3d692f7&from=shareddesktop_copy

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Grade Point Resources

03/07/2025

🌟 Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication, hard work, and passion of our amazing team at Grade Point Resources. Each and every one of you plays a vital role in making a lasting impact in the lives of special education students.

The work you do doesn’t just change lives – it empowers students to reach their full potential, build confidence, and grow in ways they may not have imagined. Whether you're working directly with students as a paraprofessional or therapist, creating and implementing positive behavior supports as a behavior consultant, reaching out to struggling students as a prevention specialist, attendance specialist or counselor, your dedication and efforts do not go unnoticed.

We are so grateful to have each of you on our team. Thank you for your compassion, your expertise, and for always going above and beyond. You are the heart of what we do, and we couldn't do it without you!

Let’s keep making a difference together! 💙🙌

03/07/2025

Congratulations Dr. Turk and Burrell School District on this amazing achievement!

01/16/2025

🌟Paraprofessionals of the Month: Dalila Berlingo & Pam Key 🌟

We are thrilled to spotlight our Paraprofessionals of the Month, Dalila Berlingo at Clelian Heights and Pam Key at Burrell School District! Both of these incredible team members have gone above and beyond in supporting students and making a meaningful impact on their school communities.

👏 Dalila Berlingo – Clelian Heights
Dalila joined the GPR team in September 2024, and in a short amount of time, she has truly made a difference. She is being nominated for her unwavering dedication to helping her student thrive. Dalila goes above and beyond to ensure her student feels supported, encouraged, and empowered to succeed!

👏 Pam Key – Burrell School District
Pam became part of our team in July 2024. According to her co-worker, Pam is “the kindest person” who is always ready to do whatever it takes to put a smile on a child’s face. Her warm heart and willingness to go the extra mile are truly inspiring!

Thank you, Dalila and Pam, for your exceptional contributions and for making a difference in the lives of your students every day. You are both truly deserving of this recognition! 🙌

01/15/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Laura McEndoo – Occupational Therapist at East Allegheny School District 🌟

At Grade Point Resources, we’re proud to employ dedicated professionals like Laura McEndoo, a contracted Occupational Therapist at East Allegheny School District. Laura’s innovative approach to OT sessions combines structure with fun, creating an environment where students thrive.

To motivate and encourage, Laura uses a sticker reward system tied to a prize box. She says, “If students choose to be off task, the time is placed on its side until they are back on track. If they run out of time, they often miss the brain break they all love!” This small yet effective strategy helps students stay focused while working towards their favorite part of the session—the brain break! From playing Spot It to building with suction cups or using sensory items, the brain break activities are a fun and highly anticipated reward.

Another key aspect of Laura’s sessions is her creative use of visual schedules. Behind each task image is a colored card that corresponds to a timer, with each color representing a different time interval (2, 5, 5, and 10 minutes). Although Laura hasn't told the students about the timers' specific times, they love switching them from task to task. This small responsibility empowers students to stay engaged and adds a sense of ownership to their learning.

Laura’s thoughtful planning and positive reinforcement strategies not only help students meet their goals but also foster a supportive environment where respect and structure go hand-in-hand. Her approach reduces frustration and encourages students to take responsibility for their own progress, all while having fun!

Thank you, Laura, for the amazing work you do every day to support your students' growth and success! 👏🎉

12/10/2024

We are thrilled to recognize Sue Kulasa and Richelle DelVerne as our Paraprofessionals of the Month for December! 🌟

Sue Kulasa joined our team in September 2022 as a Paraprofessional at Clelian Heights School. She is being recognized for her positive attitude and excellent dependability, consistently creating a supportive environment for both students and staff.
Richelle DelVerne joined us in August 2024 as a Paraprofessional at Burrell. Richelle is being honored for going above and beyond for her students, ensuring they receive the care and attention they need to succeed.
Thank you, Sue and Richelle, for your unwavering dedication and the positive impact you have on our school community! 💖

12/03/2024

At GPR, we are proud to support our dedicated team members who go above and beyond to create a positive and nurturing environment for students. One of our incredible Behavior Specialists, Ashley Santi, has been leading an initiative at three elementary schools in the Yough School District. In Ashley's program, teachers in grades K-2 are encouraged to give out “Spotted Being Kind” certificates to students who demonstrate kindness to their peers, teachers, and staff. These certificates are collected at the end of each month and proudly displayed in the school hallway. The students get to pick a prize from the prize box as a special reward! 🎁

In addition, each month during social skills lessons, two “Secret Stars” are chosen for their respectful behavior, attentiveness, and participation. These students also receive a certificate and a prize, along with a ticket to take home.

In addition to her work promoting kindness and respect, Ashley has created a Donor’s Choose project aimed at providing her students with a calming sensory room experience. This space will help students manage emotions and focus better, fostering a positive learning environment. We encourage anyone interested to support this wonderful project and help give these students the tools they need to succeed.
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/calm-during-the-class-day/8894128/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=sharetray&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_9261120&rf=sharetray-dc-2024-11-project-teacher_9261120&challengeid=22275164

Thank you to Ashley for her hard work and dedication to creating a positive, supportive atmosphere for all students!

11/13/2024

At GPR, we are continually inspired by the dedication of our school Behavior Specialists, who work tirelessly to help students overcome challenges and achieve success. One such example is Adam Santoro, a school Behavior Specialist at Shaler Area High School, who has developed an innovative and empowering program for Emotional Support students.

Adam’s program, called B.A.G. (Behavior, Attendance, and Grades), is designed to motivate students by focusing on these key areas. Each month, students who meet the criteria—maintaining positive behavior, attending school regularly, and keeping their grades up—earn the opportunity to participate in community-based learning projects. The idea is that these students can "give back" to their school and community, making a positive impact while learning valuable life skills.

Here’s how it works:

Students can’t have more than 3 behavior write-ups in a month.
They can’t be absent more than 3 days or tardy more than 6 times.
They must maintain passing grades (no F's).
The beauty of the B.A.G. program is that it gives students a fresh start every month, creating ongoing opportunities for growth and achievement. If a student does face a suspension, whether in-school or out-of-school, they would not qualify for that month’s incentive, but they can always work toward earning it the next month.

Adam has also made important community connections to further enrich the program. He has partnered with the Mayor of Etna and the Vice President of the Millvale Community Development Corporation, paving the way for even more opportunities for students to get involved and give back to their communities.

Adam shared:
"The goal is to create a cycle of positive reinforcement, where students can see the tangible rewards of their hard work and contributions. Community-based learning not only helps students feel more connected to their surroundings, but it also allows them to build real-world skills and relationships that will benefit them long after they graduate."

We’re so proud of Adam and all the incredible work he’s doing to support his students at Shaler Area High School. Keep up the amazing work! 🙌