Educational Assistant I - Special Education

Cumberland Valley School District; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Valley School District is seeking a Support Staff / Educational Assistant I for Winding Creek Elementary. This 7.5-hour per day role involves supporting classroom activities, assisting with educational programs, and working closely with the school's staff. Candidates must have a high school diploma and the ability to pass required clearances, along with the physical capacity to perform job duties. Experience with school-aged children and multilingual capabilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance required.
• Physical examination and TB Test/Mantoux must be up to date.
• Candidates should provide clearances upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities and assist with educational programs.
• Work closely with teachers and staff.
• Potential duties in Special Education, Physical Education, or Security.

Skills

Experience with school-aged children

Multilingual abilities

Sensitivity to diverse cultures

Patience with language learners

Education

High school diploma

Two-year Associates Degree or higher preferred

Job description

Position: Support Staff / Educational Assistant I

Date Posted: 6/9/2025

Location: Winding Creek Elementary

Closing Date: 06/16/2025

Supports staff/educational assistant I position at Cumberland Valley School District, offering 7.5 hours per day. Responsibilities include supporting classroom activities, assisting with educational programs, and working closely with teachers and staff. The role may involve duties in IMC, ESL, Special Education, Security, Physical Education, or ISS.

The starting wage is $18.15/hr for the 2024-2025 school year. Candidates should have a high school diploma; a two-year Associates Degree or higher is preferred or the ability to pass a qualified assessment. Training requirements include 20 hours annually to maintain Highly Qualified Status. The position requires physical ability to stand, sit, bend, stretch, and lift 50 pounds, with normal hearing and vision.

Essential qualifications include:

1. Criminal Record Check (less than one year old)
2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance (less than one year old)
3. FBI Fingerprint Clearance (less than one year old)
4. TB Test/Mantoux (less than 3 months old)
5. Physical examination (if applicable, less than 1 year old)

Experience with school-aged children, especially those with disabilities, is highly valued. Multilingual abilities are a plus, but fluency in English is required. Sensitivity to diverse cultures and patience with language learners are important.

Applicants must be able to provide the above clearances and tests upon hiring. Assistance or accommodations during testing or interviews can be requested in advance. Please do not mail application materials; applications are managed electronically. No follow-up inquiries about application status are encouraged.

The district prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital or parental status, pregnancy, or disability. More details are available at: https://www.cvschools.org/page/non-discrimination-information.