Educational Assistant I - ESL

Cumberland Valley High School; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Valley School District is seeking an Educational Assistant - ESL for 7.5 hours per day to support students across ESL and other programs. The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, patience with multilingual learners, and flexibility to assist in ISS, SPED, and other areas as building needs require.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; an associate’s degree is preferred. Training helps maintain Highly Qualified Status, and bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; associate degree preferred or ability to pass assessment.
• Experience with students with disabilities is highly desired; training provided.
• Bilingual ability is a plus; strong interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to stand/walk and lift up to 40 pounds; safety awareness emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Support ESL and other student services as needed.
• Assist in various roles across building needs (ISS, SPED, PE, etc.).
• Collaborate with staff to support students and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

ESL support

Patience with students

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree 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)

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