Paraprofessional PCA $18-$21/hour – Downingtown (RF: 3236)

Humanus; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is seeking full-time Paraprofessionals (1:1 Aides/Teacher Assistants) in Chester County, PA. This role involves assisting teachers with special education students' academic, social, and behavioral needs, including providing one-on-one support. Eligible candidates should have a High School Diploma and must hold up-to-date PA Clearances. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, offering an opportunity to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education with students having severe behavioral/emotional issues preferred.
• Up-to-date PA Clearances required.
• Experience in a special education or behavioral health setting with students with severe/complex issues preferred
• Must have up-to-date PA Clearances (FBI Fingerprints, PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, Act 24, Act 168, Mandated Reporter)

Responsibilities

• Guide and support students towards individual goals.
• Ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Collaborate on programs promoting student development.
• Collaborate in designing, implementing, and tracking programs that promote students’ social, emotional, physical, and personal development

Skills

Support special education students

Engage students in activities

Foster a welcoming environment

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree or post-secondary education

Job description

We are currently seeking Paraprofessionals (1:1 Aides/Teacher Assistants) for full-time positions in the Downingtown, PA area. There are also openings in the Norristown, West Chester, and Landenberg areas. In this role, you will assist classroom teachers in supporting special education students’ academic, social, and behavioral needs, including providing one‑on‑one support and implementing basic educational programming. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm. Eligible candidates must have a HS Diploma and up‑to‑date clearances.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma
  • An Associate’s Degree or completion of two years of post‑secondary education from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Experience working in a special education or behavioral healthcare setting with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues preferred.
• Must have up‑to‑date PA Clearances
  • FBI Fingerprints, PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, Act 24, Act 168, Mandated Reporter

Responsibilities:

• Guide and support students as they work toward their individualized goals
• Actively engage students in classroom activities, fostering learning and growth
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment where students can thrive
• Collaborate in designing, implementing, and tracking programs that promote students’ social, emotional, physical, and personal development

At Humanus, we are devoted to making a difference and improving the lives of others. We proudly serve schools and behavioral health facilities throughout the nation. Our dedication and passion for helping others make us more than a referral service. Establish a relationship with one of the nation’s largest referral agencies for behavioral‑health, choose positions that best fit your schedule, and allow yourself to grow professionally.

Humanus is ultimately about people — working with people in order to work for people.