The 2026 - 2027 school year Special Education Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment with Capital Area Intermediate Unit is $24.00/hour
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5 days of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date)
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The Special Education Paraprofessional will work on student days following the academic calendar year
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Special Education Paraprofessionals may support students in one of the following areas: Autistic, Emotional, and Life Skills Supports
CURRENT OPENINGS:
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Newberry Elementary School (West Shore School District) 8:00am - 3:30pm
Requirements
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Experience with behavior redirection and de-escalation required
*Schedules: May be 15 minutes difference based on student’s arrival and dismissal schedule. Paid through lunch break.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical assistance to an individual student or a small group of students - including, but not limited to: on-task prompting, facilitating social skills, and self-care skills
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Work with students on organizational skills, guide students in activities, monitor student progress
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Directly support students at the direction of classroom teacher and building Principal
Requirements
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
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High School Diploma required. For Title I positions - Must pass for “highly qualified” as mandated by NCLB
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2 years post secondary, Associate’s Degree or higher - preferred
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Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting - preferred
CREDENTIALING :
(Clearances current within 12 months)
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PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
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PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
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PA Department of Education FBI – Use code 1KG6XN
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TB Screening - current within 3 months
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Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts
* Paid clearances & TB screening!
Benefits
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Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
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Employer paid medical base plan!
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Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
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403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
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Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
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CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Updated: 9/10/26, AK
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