Emotional Support & Autism EA III – Classroom Aide

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

Job summary

Cumberland Valley School District is hiring an Educational Assistant (EA) III for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on emotional support with a starting wage of $20.60/hr and a 7.5-hour workday.

Primary duties include instructional support, classroom activity management, and aiding with educational programs in autistic or emotional support settings. Candidates with direct experience in autistic or emotional support classrooms are preferred.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in autistic or emotional support settings preferred.
• Needs patience and ability to interact with diverse learners.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and assist with educational programs.
• Help manage classroom and building activities alongside teachers.
• Support implementation of emotional support strategies aligned to student needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Experience with autism/emotional/needs

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Cumberland Valley School District is hiring an Educational Assistant (EA) III for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on emotional support with a starting wage of $20.60/hr and a 7.5-hour workday.

Primary duties include instructional support, classroom activity management, and aiding with educational programs in autistic or emotional support settings. Candidates with direct experience in autistic or emotional support classrooms are preferred.