Educational Assistant III

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

Job summary

Cumberland Valley High School seeks an Educational Assistant III for the 2025-2026 school year to support the Autism program. This full-time position entails working with autistic and emotionally challenged students, collaborating closely with educators to create a nurturing learning environment. Seeking candidates with prior experience in special education settings and a passion for working with diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; Associate's degree preferred.
• Sensitivity to students from various backgrounds required.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support educational strategies for students with autism.
• Interact with students and staff to maintain classroom management.
• Assist with implementation of educational programs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Sensitivity to Diverse Cultures

Patience

Education

High School Diploma

Two-Year Associates Degree

Job description

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Cumberland Valley School District has an Educational Assistant (EA) III position, offering 7.5 work hours per day. Individuals selected for EA III assignments will have responsibilities that are tailored to the Autism 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 III’s are compensated at a starting wage of $20.00/hr for the 2025-2026 school year.

The primary program assignment for an EA III will be in an autistic or emotional support classroom. Priority will be given to candidates possessing direct experience within an autistic or emotional support 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)
  
  

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Please do not mail resumes/application materials directly to the Cumberland Valley School District. Unsolicited application materials cannot be acknowledged or returned. Based on the volume of applications the district receives, we ask that you do not contact the district to check the status of your application or to check the status of a position.

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.

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