Classroom Assistant III or II

Easter Seals Western And Central Pa; Export (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package valued at 6K

401k options

Paid School Holidays

Job summary

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is seeking a Level II or Level III Classroom Assistant to support children with special needs ages 3-8 at our Murrysville/Export, PA location. This full-time role runs 7 hours per day (35 hours per week) with an hourly rate of $20-$23 and a benefits package valued at $6K.

The position includes 401(k) options and paid school holidays. Responsibilities include planning activities, supporting IEP implementation, and providing 1:1 instruction as needed in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; PA teaching certificate in SPED/Elem/EC required.
• Classroom Assistant II requires Bachelor's; for Class IIIB, Bachelor's preferred/required.
• Clearances (criminal, child abuse), FBI clearance, TB and physical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing activities to enhance students' skills.
• Assisting in implementing the students' IEP.
• Providing a safe and accepting classroom.
• Providing 1:1 instruction as needed.
• Assisting in the instructional program, integration program, and behavior management of students.

Skills

Student engagement

Behavior management

1:1 instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates or Bachelor's

Job description

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization looking to hire a dynamic Level III or Level II Classroom Assistant to work with children with special needs ages 3-8 years old at our Murrysville/Export, PA location. The position is full-time, 7 hours a day at a range of $20-$23 per hour. This comes with a full benefit package valued at 6K. Come join our team and experience the growth of amazing children!POSITION-Classroom Assistant III or IIQUALIFICATIONS: Classroom Assistant IIIBachelor's (Required)PA Professional Teaching Certificate in Special Education, Elementary Education, and/or Early Childhood Education (Required)Special Education Experience: 1 Year (Preferred)Prior experience working with children with disabilities (ages birth to 8) preferred.Acceptable Criminal Record Check required.Acceptable Child Abuse History Clearance required.Acceptable Department of Education FBI Clearance required.Passing of physical examination and TB required.QUALIFICATIONS: Position-Classroom Assistant IIAssociates or Bachelors required (preferably with major in Child Care, Elementary Education, Special Education or Human Services field).Evidence of 20 hours of annual staff development training related to position assignment required.Prior experience working with children with disabilities (ages birth to 8) preferred.Acceptable Criminal Record Check required.Acceptable Child Abuse History Clearance required.Acceptable Department of Education FBI Clearance required.Passing of physical examination and TB required.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-Classroom AssistantPlanning and implementing activities to enhance students' skills.Assisting in implementing the students' IEP.Providing a safe and accepting classroom.Providing 1:1 instruction as needed.Assisting in the instructional program, integration program, and behavior management of studentsBENEFITSWork hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 7-hours days. Working 35 hours per week, with a typical school calendar of 9.5 months per year! The hourly rate range is from $20-$23. We also offer the option to earn extra income with summer employment as well.Comprehensive Benefits package valued at 6k401k options offered.Paid School Holidays.Thank you for your interest! Consider joining our TEAM!!Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, pregnancy, disability, use of medical marijuana or protected Veteran status