What is a paraprofessional? Listen to our Voices podcast to learn more about this vital role and the impact these individuals make in supporting our school community. Learn about the skillset and qualifications needed along with our new incentive program.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW

• The job of a paraprofessional
• Qualifications and skillset needed to become a paraprofessional
• Details about the new paraprofessional incentive program
• Bonuses and other incentives within the new program

Learn more about the paraprofessional incentive program:
Human Resources / Paraprofessional Incentive Program (svsd.net)

SPECIAL GUEST
Dr. Jeff Roberts, Director of Student Services and Ms. Kyra Bobak, Director of Human Resources

Dr. Jeff Roberts has been an administrator in the Seneca Valley School District since 2009, and currently serves as the Seneca Valley Supervisor of Gifted Education and Student Services. He earned his degree in doctoral studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Administration and Leadership Studies. In addition to supervising gifted education, Mr. Roberts oversees the school counseling, health service and library departments. Dr. Roberts is a graduate of the Leadership Butler County program. He is also currently a member of the Butler County Suicide Prevention Coalition, and a board member of the Butler County Alliance for Children.

Ms. Kyra Bobak has over 20 years of experience in education and has been an administrator in Seneca Valley School District since 2006. She served as an assistant principal and then as a principal for Haine Elementary School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and received her Master’s degree in Administration and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.