Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) - Forks Elementary School

Provo School District; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Easton Area School District is seeking a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) at Forks Elementary School. The role supports students with special needs, assists the classroom teacher, and helps implement individualized learning activities in a collaborative, respectful environment.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, readiness to learn, and strong communication skills. The position follows the 188-day school year with benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with Google Suite is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt across classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning special activities and events to support learning goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to meet curriculum objectives and student needs.
• Develop engaging activities that promote individual development in a safe environment.
• Maintain student and classroom records with accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Records management

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Email proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant): Forks Elementary School

Location Forks Elementary School
Easton Area School District
Easton, PA

Experience 0-2 years

Degrees / Certificates High School Diploma

Contact Information:

Contact information is not available.

Requirements

As a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) , you have the rewarding opportunity to connect with students with special needs in a positive way, engage with them and help them to promote their academic, daily living skills, social and emotional potential.

Interested candidates with a high school diploma are encouraged to apply. The opportunity for CIU20 assessment to become highly qualified is available at no cost to applicants. See below for more information.*

Ideal Candidates shall:

• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal collaborative skills, demonstrated by patience and understanding to effectively work with staff and students
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Complete and maintain student and classroom records with tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills to complete tasks related to medical billing, email, web-based education software, and virtual meeting environments; experience with Google Suite is beneficial.
• Respond positively to supervision and suggestions for improvement.
• Flexibility to adapt to daily reassignment across classrooms and grade levels to provide consistent instructional and behavioral support based on student and staffing needs

Physical

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, and communicate to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to physically lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance and/or assists any student as required by students’ physical needs.
• Ability to conduct a safety restraint protocol following appropriate training and certification
• Ability to assist students with self-help skills, feeding, and personal hygiene needs

Successful Paraprofessionals (Teacher Assistants) come from a variety of diverse backgrounds. If you’ve ever worked in any of the following fields, you’d be a great fit for our team: teacher, paraeducator, teaching assistant, teaching aide, tutor, special education, working with individuals with special needs and/or disabilities, preschool worker, daycare provider, medical assistant, CNA (Certified Nurse’s Aide), residential treatment facility worker, rehabilitation and transition / vocational rehabilitation (OVR) services, job coaching, mentoring, mental health services, behavioral health services, probation services, youth coaching, children and youth services, case management, and/or other similar professional childcare experience.

*The education qualification for a Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) position is a high school diploma with a passing acceptable IU 20 assessment to become highly qualified. Individuals who do not have two years of college or 48 college credits may become highly qualified by taking our local assessment. Assessments may be scheduled by calling the Office of the Director of Special Education [phone]. A preparation booklet is available to help you review the content of the assessment and prepare for the test. Click here to access the booklet. We encourage you to take the test to become highly qualified when you apply. Our applicants have had great success in passing this assessment through a review of the booklet and content.

Description

Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) needed for the Autistic Support program.Position beginning with the start of the 2026-2027 School Year.

You will assist in planning special activities and events to make learning engaging for students. You will work with the teacher to accomplish the objectives and goals of the curriculum. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to engage your creative abilities assisting the team with developing activities that provide students with unique and individualized learning activities that promote their interests, needs, and individual development goals in a safe and positive environment.

Starting annual salary:

$25,895.00 – High School Diploma with Highly Qualified Distinction

$27,535.00 – Associate’s Degree or attained 48 college credits

$30,266.00 – Bachelor’s Degree

The salary schedule represents a 188-day work year. New employees who begin after the first day of the school year will have their salary prorated to the number of workdays remaining in the school year. 10-month classroom staff is paid over a 12-month time period.

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Wellness Program, and Paid Time Off available to full-time staff. Summary of benefits can be found via this link

Application Procedure

Your online application material will be screened and reviewed by the program administrator. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the administrator regarding the interview date and time. Please be certain to fill out all areas as requested in the resume section.

Current CIU20 Employees interested in applying for this position may apply via the Applicant Portal or submit a letter of interest within 5 days of the posting to the Human Resources Department:

Recruitment Office

Human Resources and Research Services

Colonial Intermediate Unit 20

Easton, PA 18045-7899 FAX [phone]

Selected candidates for IU20 positions will be required to produce state mandated background clearances and fraud checks as part of the employment onboarding process. All recommendations for hire shall be contingent upon receipt of acceptable clearances and fraud checks. The clearances and checks will be treated confidentially.