Anticipated Educational Assistant II (1:1)

Cumberland Valley School District; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Educational Assistant II in a life skills classroom, where you will play a crucial role in supporting students with diverse needs. This position offers 7.5 hours of work daily, fostering an inclusive and effective learning environment. You will collaborate closely with teachers and staff, providing essential instructional support and managing classroom activities. Ideal candidates will have experience with children, especially those with disabilities, and a passion for education. This opportunity not only allows you to make a difference in students' lives but also offers a starting wage of $18.90/hr for the upcoming school year. If you are committed to nurturing young minds and promoting student success, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma; Associates Degree preferred.
• 20 hours of annual training required to maintain Highly Qualified Status.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers and manage building activities.
• Assist in implementing educational programs for students.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Fluency in English

Multilingual Abilities

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Job description

Position Type:

Support Staff/ Educational Assistant II

Date Posted:

2/13/2025

Location:

Mountain View Middle School

Closing Date:

02/21/2025

Minimum Requirements:

1. Criminal Record Check (less than one year old)
2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance (less than one year old)
3. FBI Fingerprint Clearance (less than one year old)
4. TB Test/Mantoux (less than 3 months old)
5. Physical - if applicable (less than 1 year old)

Cumberland Valley School District has an Educational Assistant (EA) II position, offering 7.5 work hours per day. Individuals selected for EA II assignments will have responsibilities that are tailored to the primary program assigned, ensuring that educational strategies, support services and student development are aligned with the unique needs, backgrounds and learning styles of these students. EA II’s are compensated at a starting wage of $18.90/hr for the 2024-2025 school year.

The primary program assignment for an EA II will be in a life skills classroom. Priority will be given to candidates possessing direct experience within a life skills classroom.

The EA plays a vital role in fostering a supportive and effective learning environment, ensuring that all students can succeed. This position works closely with classroom teachers and other district employees to provide instructional support, manage classroom/building activities and assist with the implementation of educational programs. Strong interpersonal skills are required and the desire to work interactively with students and staff is essential.

Personal knowledge and work experience with school-aged children and children with cognitive, physical and behavioral disabilities is highly sought. Experience and working knowledge supporting program delivery for students with disabilities in a public school system is highly desired. However, training will be provided.

Candidates should be sensitive to students from a variety of cultures and have patience with students trying to learn a second language. Fluency in English is required while multilingual abilities are a plus.

The successful candidate must have a high school diploma. A two-year Associates Degree or higher is preferred (or the ability to pass a highly-qualified assessment). The employee must take twenty (20) hours of training annually to maintain their Highly Qualified Status. The individual must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch and lift 50 pounds as well as having corrected hearing and vision within normal ranges.

If hired for employment, the applicant must be able to submit the following:

1. Criminal Record Check (less than one year old)
2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance (less than one year old)
3. FBI Fingerprint Clearance (less than one year old)
4. TB Test/Mantoux (less than 3 months old)
5. Physical - if applicable (less than 1 year old)

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