Special Education Paraprofessional

RADIO PARK ELEMENTARY; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

State College Area School District is seeking an Interventionist Paraprofessional at Radio Park Elementary in State College, PA. You will work directly with students to support their academic growth and be part of a collaborative Special Education team.

HQ status is required and can be achieved through college credits, an associate degree, or an approved assessment. We welcome applicants and will assist in obtaining HQ status; upload HQ verification with the application.

Qualifications

• HQ status is required for the role.
• HQ can be obtained via college credits (48 semester hours) or an associate degree or higher, or via an approved assessment.
• HQ certificate must be provided with the application.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to support their academic growth.
• Be part of a positive learning community that celebrates progress.
• Join the Special Education team as an Interventionist Paraprofessional.

Skills

HQ status

Education

HQ via college credits

HQ via degree (associates+)

HQ via qualifying assessment

Job description

State College Area School District RADIO PARK ELEMENTARY - STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Radio Park Elementary is looking for energetic, collaborative, child-centered people to join our Special Education team as Interventionist Paraprofessionals. You’ll work directly with students, support their academic growth, and be part of a positive learning community that celebrates progress.

What to expect:

• A supportive team and a school community where you can grow
• Meaningful work that helps students succeed
• Starting pay of $18.23 to $19.38 per hour, plus benefits

What you’ll need: Highly Qualified (HQ) status

You can meet HQ status in any one of three ways:

• College credits: at least 2 years of post-secondary education (48 semester credit hours), documented by official transcripts
• A degree: an associate degree or higher, documented by official transcripts
• A qualifying assessment: meet a rigorous standard of quality through a State or local assessment. SCASD accepts programs from PDE/PaTTAN, Central Intermediate Unit 10, the PA State Education Association, and other professional agencies whose paraprofessional programs we deem acceptable. You’ll need to provide an official HQ certificate.

Not HQ yet? We’ll help. SCASD will support you in obtaining your HQ status, so don’t let this requirement stop you from applying.

Please note: All applicants, including current district employees, must upload verification of HQ status with their application.

Ready to join us?

If you want to engage with your community, grow in a positive learning environment, and help students reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

The State College Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Details

Job ID: 5979062

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 240 Villa Crest Dr
• State College, Pennsylvania 16801
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]