Educational Assistant I - ESL

Cumberland Valley High School; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Valley School District is seeking an Educational Assistant - ESL for a 7.5 hour day, starting at $19.35/hr for the 2026-2027 school year. The EA will perform support duties across building needs including the IMC, ESL, Special Education, Security Monitor, PE, and ISS, with emphasis on helping students with diverse needs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (Associate's degree preferred) and the ability to pass a highly-qualified assessment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience with students with disabilities or diverse needs is highly desired.
• Training provided; must complete 20 hours annually to maintain Highly Qualified Status.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across building needs (IMC, ESL, Special Education, Security Monitor, PE, ISS).
• Assist in delivering program services to students with disabilities.
• Maintain safety and positive interactions with students and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student support

Crisis de-escalation

English communication

Patience

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Pass highly-qualified assessment

Job description

Cumberland Valley School District currently has a 7.5 hours per day Educational Assistant - ESL position available. Each employee working within the Educational Assistant capacity will be assigned support staff duties based on building needs which could encompass the IMC, ESL, Special Education, Security Monitor, Physical Education, ISS. EA I's are compensated at a starting wage of $19.35/hr for the 2026-2027 school year.

The purpose of the Educational Assistant position is to provide each building with qualified employees who can assist in a variety of roles. Each employee working within the Educational Assistant capacity will be assigned support staff duties based on building needs. In doing so, this allows us to serve the needs of our students effectively and efficiently. Strong inter-personal 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 required. Previously trained in de-escalation and crisis management techniques with related job experience in applying these techniques with students is highly preferred. 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 and good English communication skills. Bilingual ability is a plus, but not required.

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 40 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:

• Criminal Record Check (less than one year old)
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (less than one year old)
• FBI Finger Print Clearance (less than one year old)
• TB Test/Mantoux (less than 3 months old)
• Physical - if applicable (less than 1 year old)

Applicants requiring assistance or needing any accommodations for an employment test or interviewing process are asked to advise us in advance.

Cumberland Valley School District prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment, on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, parenting status, pregnancy or handicap/disability in its activities, programs or employment practices. More information regarding the complaint process and complaint forms can be found at: https://www.cvschools.org/page/non-discrimination-information