Special Education Paraprofessional - Impactful Support

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services; Winding Heights (PA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid credentials & TB screening

Medical benefits (employee)

Dental & vision eligibility

3% 403(b) matching

Tuition discounts

Milestone service award

Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays

Paid credential renewals

Paid trainings

Job summary

CCRES Educational & Behavioral Health Services, in partnership with CAIU, is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional for Hill Top Academy in Mechanicsburg, PA. The role follows the academic calendar year and offers paid credentials elimination of upfront costs.

The paraprofessional will support students with IEPs and behavioral needs, assisting with instructional and behavioral strategies across elementary and high school settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2 years post secondary, Associate's Degree or higher - preferred.
• Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting - preferred.
• Experience with physically aggressive behaviors is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical support to individual students or small groups, including on-task prompting, social skills development, and self-care assistance.
• Support students with IEPs and 504 Plans by implementing accommodations and strategies as directed.
• Reinforce learning concepts, classroom instruction, and skill development to help students achieve educational goals.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups to provide targeted academic and behavioral support.
• Assist students in developing organizational, communication, problem-solving, and independent living skills.
• Guide students through classroom activities, monitor participation and progress, and provide feedback to instructional staff.
• Promote positive student behavior and help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, specialists, and school administrators to support student success.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, transitions, and other non-instructional school activities.
• Foster positive relationships with students while encouraging independence, confidence, and social-emotional growth.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree or higher

Job description

CCRES Educational & Behavioral Health Services, in partnership with CAIU, is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional for Hill Top Academy in Mechanicsburg, PA. The role follows the academic calendar year and offers paid credentials elimination of upfront costs.

The paraprofessional will support students with IEPs and behavioral needs, assisting with instructional and behavioral strategies across elementary and high school settings.