Special Education Paraprofessional

PARK FOREST MIDDLE SCHL; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

The State College Area School District is accepting applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional at Park Forest Middle School in State College, PA.

All applicants must meet HQ status with one of the criteria listed, and the position offers Grade B, 7 Hours/Day, 187 Days/Year with starting pay of $18.23–$19.38 per hour plus benefits. The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• HQ status required: 2 years postsecondary education (48 credits) documented by transcripts.
• HQ status: an associates degree or higher documented by transcripts.
• HQ status via PDE/PaTTAN or approved programs with HQ certificate; must be documented.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students under supervision of certified staff.
• Assist with classroom activities and behavior management as assigned.

Skills

HQ status criteria

Education

2 years postsecondary education (48 credits)

Associates degree or higher

HQ via PDE/PaTTAN programs

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917271
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The State College Area School District is currently accepting applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional atPark Forest MiddleSchool.

All applicants must meet Highly Qualified (HQ) status. To be considered HQ, you meet one of the following criteria:

A) Have obtained at least 2 years postsecondary education - requires at least 48 semester credit hours documented by official college/university transcripts;

B) Possess an associates degree or higher documented by official college/university transcripts; or

C) Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment. SCASD will accept rigorous standards of quality as provided through programs offered by PDE/PaTTAN, Central Intermediate Unit-10, PA State Education Association, or other professional agencies who have developed paraprofessional programs that are deemed by the SCASD as acceptable and then documented with an official HQ certificate. All applicants, including internal applicants, are to upload verification of their HQ status.

If you have a desire to engage with the community and grow with our positive learning environment, while striving for academic success, then please submit your application materials online.

Grade B; 7 Hours/Day; 187 Days/Year

Starting Salary Range: $18.23 - $19.38 per hour, plus benefits.

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

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]