Educational Assistant I Special Education

Cumberland Valley School District has an Educational Assistant (EA) I position offering7.5 work hours per day. Each employee working within the EAI capacity will be assigned support staff duties based on building needs which could encompass the Special Education Is are compensated at a starting wage of $19.35/hr for the 2026-2027school year.

The EA I plays a vital role in fostering a supportive and effective learning environment ensuring that all students can succeed. This position works closely with classroom teachers and other district employees to provide instructional support manage classroom/building activities and assist with the implementation of educational programs. Strong interpersonal skills are required and the desire to work interactively with students and staff is essential.

Personal knowledge and work experience with school-aged children and children with cognitive physical and behavioral disabilities is highly sought. Experience and working knowledge supporting program delivery for students with disabilities in a public school system is highly desired. However training will be provided.

Candidates should be sensitive to students from a variety of cultures and have patience with students trying to learn a second language. Fluency in English is required while multilingual abilities are a plus.

The successful candidate must have a high school diploma. A two-year Associates Degree or higher is preferred (or the ability to pass a highly-qualified assessment). The employee must take twenty (20) hours of training annually to maintain their Highly Qualified Status. The individual must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time bend stretch and lift 50 pounds as well as having corrected hearing and vision within normal ranges.

If hired for employment the applicant must be able to submit the following:

1. Criminal Record Check (less than one year old)
2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance (less than one year old)
3. FBI Fingerprint Clearance (less than one year old)
4. TB Test/Mantoux (less than 3 months old)
5. Physical - if applicable (less than 1 year old)

Applicants requiring assistance or needing any accommodations for an employment test or interviewing process are asked to advise us in advance.

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