Special Education Paraprofessional: K-12 Openings

State College Area School District; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The State College Area School District is seeking energetic, collaborative Interventionist Paraprofessionals for the Special Education Department. These are district-wide positions with an initial assignment to be discussed during the interview.

All applicants must meet HQ status. HQ criteria include at least 2 years post-secondary education (48 credits) or an associate degree or higher, or other approved standards, with verification required.

Qualifications

• HQ requires 2 years post-secondary education (48 credits) documented by official transcripts; or an associate degree or higher; or criteria deemed acceptable by SCASD and HQ certificate.
• HQ status must be verified and uploaded by all applicants, including internal candidates.
• HQ verification is supported by PDE/PaTTAN, Central IU-10, PA State Education Association, or other professional agencies.

Education

Two years post-secondary education (48 credits)

Associate degree or higher

Job description

The State College Area School District is currently seeking energetic, collaborative, child-centered individuals forInterventionist Paraprofessional positions for the Special Education Department. These are district-wide positions with an initial assignment that will be discussed during the interview.

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 post-secondary 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; 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 which are deemed by SCASD as acceptable and then documented with an official HQ certificate. All applicants, including internal applicants, are to upload verification of their HQ status. SCASD will support applicants with obtaining their HQ status.

Starting Salary Range: $17.43 - $18.58 per hour, plus benefits

SCASD strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

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