Special Education Paraprofessionals

MOUNT NITTANY MIDDLE SCHL

State College (Centre County)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 27,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

State College Area School District is seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals for Mount Nittany Middle School in State College, PA. All applicants must meet HQ status as described, with verification uploaded. Position is full-time, 7 hours daily for 187 days per year, with starting pay $18.23–$19.38 per hour and benefits.

This district is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicants should reside in or be eligible to work in the United States. Contact Human Resources with questions.

Qualifications

HQ status required; 48 semester hours or an associate degree or HQ via PDE/PaTTAN programs, documented with HQ certificate.
7 Hours/Day; 187 Days/Year.
Starting Salary Range: $18.23 - $19.38 per hour, plus benefits.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917267

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 Special Education Paraprofessionals atMount Nittany 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.

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

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