Special Education Paraprofessional

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

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Job summary

State College Area School District – Park Forest Elementary in State College, PA is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in their academic growth and be part of a collaborative learning community.

You will work directly with students, assist educators, and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment. Starting pay is $18.23–$19.38 per hour, with benefits; HQ status can be obtained with college credits, an associate degree, or a PA PaTTAN-style assessment.

Qualifications

• HQ status required; meet via 2 years of college credits, an associate degree, or approved assessment
• Official transcripts document HQ status
• SCASD will assist in obtaining HQ status after applying

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to support their academic growth
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to implement instructions
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and school community

Skills

HQ status

Team collaboration

Education

2 years post-secondary education (48 credit hours)

Associate degree or higher

Job description

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Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972114

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Park Forest 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jessica Quinter , Principal
• PARK FOREST ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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