Full-Time Paraprofessional (Emotional Support)

Mifflin County School District; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mifflin County School District in Lewistown, PA, seeks a Full-Time Paraprofessional (Emotional Support) for Indian Valley Elementary School. The role involves assisting students with academic and personal care needs in both general and special education settings.

Work is 7 hours per day, 180 days per year. Applicants must have Act 34, 151, 114 clearances, health record with TB test, and Act 168 background checks. Deadline to apply is 09/24/2026 at 12:00pm.

Qualifications

• Act 34, 151, and Federal Act 114 clearances required.
• Health record with TB test.
• Act 168 background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic and individual care needs.
• Work with individuals and small groups in general and special education settings under the direction of teachers.

Job description

Full-Time Paraprofessional (Emotional Support) JobID: 3018

• Date Posted: 9/18/2026


• Location: Indian Valley Elementary and Intermediate School


• Closing Date: 09/24/2026

Full-Time Paraprofessional (Emotional Support)

Location: Indian Valley Elementary School

The Mifflin County School District in Lewistown, PA is seeking to fill a Full-Time Paraprofessional position, primarily working in the Emotional Support classroom, for the Indian Valley Elementary School.

This is a full-time position working 7 hours per day, 180 days/9 months per year.

Job Summary

A Paraprofessional performs and is responsible for assisting students with academic and individual care needs. Duties range from instructional to physical activities, which may include toileting, feeding, and specific medical needs. The Paraprofessional works with individuals and small groups of students receiving special education services under the direction of the teacher(s) in general and special education classroom settings.

Requirements and Compliance

Act 34, 151, and Federal Act 114 Clearances, school health record with TB test, and Act 168 background checks required.

The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 12:00pm.

Lewistown is located approximately 35 minutes east of State College and 60 minutes west of Harrisburg. MCSD has regionally competitive salaries and benefit packages.