Classroom Assistant

Applitrack; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland Intermediate Unit in Greensburg, PA seeks a Classroom Assistant to support students within the Youth Detention Center. The role assists teachers, supports non-instructional activities, and helps prepare materials under direct supervision of a certified professional.

Requirements include AA/AS or 2 years post-secondary study and 0–3 years of experience; starting pay is $17.75 per hour, with full-time status and a 184-day schedule under the WIU/CA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: AA/AS or 2 Years of Post-Secondary Study or rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment
• Minimum Experience: 0-3 years experience

Responsibilities

• Aids students in removing and putting on wraps, bathing, feeding and toileting.
• Leads students in recreational and training games.
• Helps teacher by instructing students in achieving individual goals.
• Prepares work materials -- copies, art materials, bulletin board.
• Issues materials to students.
• Maintains housekeeping aspects of the classroom.
• Assists teacher with record keeping.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Secures instructional materials from office, resource room, library, etc.
• Performs instructional services as delegated by the teacher as a reinforcement technique.
• Assists students in the use of teaching devices -- special individual materials.
• Carries out teacher's prescribed instructions for reinforcing activities in the visual, auditory and gross motor areas.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Executive Director, Student Services Director or designee.

Skills

Documentation standards

Mental health regulations PA

Technology literacy

Team collaboration

Diversity experience

Education

AA/AS or 2 years post-secondary

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Westmoreland Intermediate Unit

• Position Type:
  Educational Support Staff/ Classroom Assistant
• Date Posted:
  8/11/2026

POSITION: Classroom Assistant
DIVISION: StudentServices
SUPERVISOR: Student Services Supervisor
SUPERVISES: No Supervisory Responsibility
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time
NUMBER OF DAYS: 184
COMPENSATION PLAN: WIU/CA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Education and Experience:
Minimum Education: AA/AS or 2 Years of Post-Secondary Study or Rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment
Minimum Experience: 0-3 years experience
The starting pay rate for this position is $17.75per hour.
The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is seeking qualified applicants for Full-Time Classroom Assistants within our Student Services Program at the Youth Detention Center in Greensburg, PA. The Classroom Assistant assists teachers in the educating and training of special education children. The assistant's role is to increase the potential effectiveness of the professional and increase the quality of instruction by freeing the teacher from the non-instructional activities of the classroom. She/he is not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching-learning process. A classroom assistant may be used in any instructional situation only under the direct, immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment.

Description of Duties:

• Aids students in removing and putting on wraps, bathing, feeding and toileting.
• Leads students in recreational and training games.
• Helps teacher by instructing students in achieving individual goals.
• Prepares work materials -- copies, art materials, bulletin board.
• Issues materials to students.
• Maintains housekeeping aspects of the classroom.
• Assists teacher with record keeping.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Secures instructional materials from office, resource room, library, etc.
• Performs instructional services as delegated by the teacher as a reinforcement technique.
• Assists students in the use of teaching devices -- special individual materials.
• Carries out teacher's prescribed instructions for reinforcing activities in the visual, auditory and gross motor areas.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Executive Director, Student Services Director or designee.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of documentation standards and demonstrate skill to meet documentation expectations
• Knowledge of pertinent law and regulations regarding mental health service delivery and Pennsylvania Special Education
• Ability to use technology as applicable
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students in various socioeconomic and multicultural areas.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment

Physical/Environment Requirements:
The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
(O) Occasionally - (OE) Occasionally Essential - (F) Frequently - (C) Continually
While performing the duties of the job, the employee must (F) Sit, (O) Walk, (O) Stand, (O) Sprint/Running, (O) Bend/twist at the neck more than the average person, (O) Bend/twist at the trunk more than the average person, (O) Squat/stoop/kneel, (O) Reach forward, (F) Repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (e.g. data entry), (F) Hand/grip strength, (F) Drive on the job, (F) Type non-stop, (O) Manual dexterity (e.g. opening items), (F) Use finger dexterity (e.g. typing, manipulative), Lift up to 10 pounds from (F) Floor to waist, Lift up to 10 pounds from (F) Waist to shoulder, Lift up to 10 pounds from (O) Shoulder to overhead, Lift up 11 to 15 pounds from (O) Floor to waist, (O) Push/pull 25 to 50 pounds, Examples of items that are pushed or pulled (O) boxes, tables, wheelchairs Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, (O) Carpeted floor, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, Terrain items pushed or pulled on is, (O) Tiled floor, (F) Carry 10 to 25 pounds, Example of and distance that items are carried (F)Computer, briefcase, printer at least 25 yards.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Other:

• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Background Check)
• Act 34 (PA State Criminal History Clearance)
• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse History Clearance)
• Act 126 (Mandated Reporter Training)
• Act 168 (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure)
• Act 24 (Arrest & Conviction Statement)
• Tuberculosis Test Result

Clearances must be current within 5 years from date of hire and a School Personnel Health Record current within 1 year from date of hire accompanied