Classroom Assistant Floater

Young World Physical Education; Milton (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 29,618; Full time

Job summary

The Classroom Assistant Floater at CSIU-Special Education provides essential support to teachers across Sunbury and Lewisburg classrooms, assisting with instructional and non-instructional tasks. This role requires travel and adherence to FERPA and district procedures, ensuring student privacy and safety.

You will collaborate with the IEP team to tailor educational activities for students with autism, emotional support needs, life skills, and multiple disabilities, while maintaining records and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Special Education Competency Assessment due within first 90 days.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible to accommodate varying student schedules and needs.
• Maintain FERPA confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Willingness to travel to CSIU classrooms in Sunbury and Lewisburg.

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education teachers with instructional and non-instructional tasks under supervision.
• Support autistic, emotional, life skills and multiple disabilities classrooms.
• Supervise pupils in school and community settings as assigned.
• Utilize positive behavior strategies to manage student behavior.
• Maintain records and complete paperwork, including progress monitoring.
• Collaborate with IEP teams to develop educational programs.
• Attend staff meetings and communicate with families and teachers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

FERPA compliance

Travel to multiple sites

Education

High School diploma or GED

Special Education Competency Assessment within 90 days

Job description

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Classroom Assistant Floater

Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 16 CSIU-Special Education - Milton, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU)

Job Details

Job ID: 5652004

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This position requires travel to CSIU special education classrooms throughout Sunbury and Lewisburg areas.

JOB ASSIGNMENT: Special Education

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: The Classroom Assistant Floater is responsible to the classroom teacher and reports directly to the program supervisor and in their absence to the Director of Special Education and Alternative Placement.

JOB DEFINITION: The Classroom Assistant Floater is employed to assist the Special Education Teacher(s) in teacher-supervised instructional and non-instructional tasks. The person occupying the position takes direction from the assigned teacher. This is a non-tenured position and is subject to annual review. The Classroom Assistant Floater is responsible for the efficient performance of assigned activities, including those described below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs instructional and non-instructional activities as assigned by the teacher and program supervisor.
• Flexibility and ability to adjust to varying student needs and abilities within autistic support, emotional support, life skills support, and multiple disabilities support classrooms.
• Supervises pupils in the school and the community, as assigned.
• Utilizes positive behavior support strategies to effectively manage student behavior.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.
• Displays competence and good judgment in dealing with any physical and/or medical emergency which might arise.
• Maintain updated records and complete paperwork, including progress monitoring, in order to successfully operate the program.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize technology.
• Collaborates with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team to assist in developing an educational program that will be directed toward the development of academic, communication and social/emotional skills.
• Keep the classroom teacher informed of any problems and/or needs of each family and child. Utilize support staff for teaching and programmatic concerns/needs.
• Attend and be punctual for staff meetings; notifying the classroom teacher and program supervisor if unable to attend.
• Adheres to Federal, State, IU, District and other applicable procedures, policies, and regulations.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the program supervisor or designee.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• A high school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
• The attainment of the Special Education Competency Assessment checklist (as approved by the immediate supervisor) within the first 90 working days of initial employment start date is required to remain in this position.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be flexible in adapting to various student schedules and the ability to adapt to various student behavioral needs are required.
• Ability to accept great cultural diversity, flexibility to accommodate a changing caseload.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and a professional attitude are required.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding education programs, students and parents at all times adhering to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements to protect staff and student data.
• Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
• Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry) and Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances are required and must be renewed at appropriate, specific intervals pursuant to Act 153 of 2014 (revised Act 15 of 2015).
• Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate showing completion of a minimum of three (3) hours training every five (5) years.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Training in CPR and First Aid are required and subject to recertification.
• Must complete 20 hours of staff development activities related to the assignment each school year, as approved by immediate supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sedentary: Able to sit for extended periods of time, occasional walking, standing (as necessary) and able to lift approximately 50 lbs. and to position students.
• Must tolerate considerable bending, stooping and squatting.
• In accordance with PA Chapter 14.133, staff will participate in training regarding behavior prevention, de-escalation, and/or safe physical management techniques.
• Dexterity: Finger movements (computer keyboard, calculator), eye-hand coordination (office equipment, etc.).
• Audio-Visual Requirements: Within normal range with or without correction.
• Is able to move throughout all buildings, floors and grounds.
• Worksite Environment: Primarily indoors-office setting with occasional exposure to outdoor elements/climate during the day.
• Mental demands: Steady response to unpredictable situations, ability to remain calm and productive during stressful situations. Demonstrates independent judgment, discretion and is able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Must be able to assist children with self-help skills.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to travel to various work site locations and meetings as needed.

TIME AND SITE REQUIREMENTS

• This is a full time non-exempt position working 185 day schedule and follows the schedule for which the position is assigned.
• Attend some evening events/activities as appropriate.
• Must have transportation to various work locations.
• Attendance at work is a requirement of this position; any and all absences must be approved by the immediate supervisor.

CSIU PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS

• All property, including intellectual property, materials, equipment or actual products and services developed or accrued as part of the job duties and responsibilities listed above, is the property of the CSIU. It may not be used for personal profit or gain and will be relinquished to the CSIU upon termination of employment from the CSIU.
• The person employed in this position shall maintain confidentiality with regard to the personal and private information about clients and coworkers, programs and services and any other proprietary information accrued as a result of CSIU employment or as required by state or federal laws and regulations.
• The person employed in this position must adhere to all requirements identified in the code of professionalism entitled "Ambassadors Are Professionals, Too" and CSIU Administrative Regulation 317-AR-1 CSIU Service Standards.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their supervisor and the Director of Human Resources of the need for any accommodations that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15 to $21.50 Non-Exempt

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Reanna Buehler , Special Education Program Supervisor
• CSIU-Special Education
• Email: [e-mail]

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