Educational Assistant III

Cumberland Valley High School; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Valley School District is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA) III to support autistic and emotional support classrooms. The role focuses on instructional assistance, managing classroom activities and helping implement educational programs aligned with student needs.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to work with diverse learners. The EA III will typically work 7.5 hours per day and start at $20.60 per hour for the 2026-2027 school year,

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma; Associates degree preferred or willingness to pass a qualification assessment.
• Fluency in English required; multilingual abilities are a plus.
• Experience with students with disabilities in public schools is desirable; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and assist with implementing district educational programs.
• Help manage classroom and building activities and support student development.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support diverse learners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Patience with diverse learners

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

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 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 III's are compensated at a starting wage of $20.60/hr for the 2026-2027 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 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)

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.