Educational Assistant II

Cumberland Valley High School; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Valley School District is seeking an Educational Assistant II to support autism services in a 7.5-hour day. The starting wage is $20.10/hr for 2026-2027.

The primary assignment will be in an autism-support classroom with 1:1 student support and instructional assistance aligned to individual learning needs. The EA II works with teachers and staff to implement educational programs, manage activities, and foster a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; training provided for Highly Qualified status.
• Experience with students with autism preferred.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Fluency in English; multilingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support in autism-support classroom.
• Assist with implementation of educational programs.
• Support 1:1 student needs and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and district staff to foster inclusive learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Patience

Multilingual (plus)

Education

High school diploma

Associate 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 the autism support 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 an autism support classroom supporting the 1:1 needs of a specific student. skills classroom. Priority will be given to candidates possessing experience with students with autism.

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 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)

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