Paraprofessional

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Paraprofessional through our partnership with Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU)!

OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!

SUMMARY:

• The 2026 - 2027 school year Special Education Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment with Capital Area Intermediate Unit is $24.00/hour
• 5 days of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date)
• The Special Education Paraprofessional will work on student days following the academic calendar year
• Special Education Paraprofessionals may support students in one of the following areas: Autistic, Emotional, and Life Skills Supports

CURRENT OPENINGS:

• East Penn High School:
• Full school day is approximately 7:30am - 2:30pm
• Multiple Disabilities Support classroom - must be comfortable with personal care support and behavior redirection
• Supporting student 1:1, Deaf & Hard of Hearing

• Middletown Area High School - Autistic Support classroom
• Full school day is approximately 7:30am - 2:30pm

• Middle Paxton Elementary School - Autistic Support classroom
• Full school day is approximately 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Newberry Elementary School - Autistic Support classroom
• Full school day is approximately 8:30am - 3:30pm

*Schedules: May be 15 minutes difference based on student's arrival and dismissal schedule. Paid through lunch break.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical assistance to an individual student or a small group of students - including, but not limited to: on-task prompting, facilitating social skills, and self-care skills
• Work with students on organizational skills, guide students in activities, monitor student progress
• Directly support students at the direction of classroom teacher and building Principal

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma required. For Title I positions - Must pass for "highly qualified" as mandated by NCLB
• 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

CREDENTIALING :

(Clearances current within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI – Use code 1KG6XN
• TB Screening - current within 3 months
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

* Paid clearances & TB screening!

• Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits

• Employer paid medical base plan!
• Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits:  Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection 
• 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
• Milestone service awards
• Employee referral bonus
• Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
• Paid credential renewals

ABOUT CCRES:

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Posted: 6/4/26, TY