Educational Assistant II

Cumberland Valley High School; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Valley School District seeks an Educational Assistant II for the Life Skills program. The role is 7.5 hours per day, focusing on instructional support and student development in alignment with individual needs.

Key requirements include a high school diploma; an Associate's degree is preferred or ability to pass a qualified assessment. Training is provided; English fluency is required, and staff must complete necessary clearances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree preferred or ability to pass assessment.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities in public schools is highly desired; training provided.
• Strong interpersonal skills and patience; ability to work with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support in a life skills classroom and assist with educational programs.
• Collaborate with teachers and district staff to manage activities and implement programs.
• Support students with cognitive, physical and behavioral disabilities; foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

English fluency

Multilingual abilities

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Cumberland Valley School District has an Educational Assistant (EA) II position, offering 7.5 work hours per day. Individuals selected for EA II assignments will have responsibilities that are tailored to a PCA and/or the Life Skills program assigned, ensuring that educational strategies, support services and student development are aligned with the unique needs, backgrounds and learning styles of these students. EA II's are compensated at a starting wage of $20.10/hr for the 2026-2027 school year.

The primary program assignment for an EA II will be in a life skills classroom. Priority will be given to candidates possessing direct experience within a life skills classroom.

The EA plays a vital role in fostering a supportive and effective learning environment, ensuring that all students can succeed. This position works closely with classroom teachers and other district employees to provide instructional support, manage classroom/building activities and assist with the implementation of educational programs. Strong interpersonal 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 highly sought. 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. Fluency in English is required while multilingual abilities are 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 50 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 Fingerprint 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.