Educational Assistant I - ESL

Cumberland Valley High School; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Valley School District is seeking an Educational Assistant for ESL with a 7.5-hour workday. The role involves supporting students in ESL, Special Education, and other areas as needed, contributing to a positive learning environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse students are essential.

Training will be provided, and bilingual ability is a plus. The successful candidate must meet state requirements, including a high school diploma, with an Associate

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree or higher preferred or ability to pass a qualified assessment.
• Experience and training in working with students with disabilities is highly desired, with training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ESL, Special Education, Physical Education, and ISS as assigned.
• Support students and staff to meet building needs.
• Maintain safety and de-escalation practices and support positive behavior in the classroom.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience with students

ESL support

Bilingual (nice to have)

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or higher preferred

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 supporting students in ESL, Special Education, Physical Education, ISS, etc.

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.

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)

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