Classroom Assistant

Sunbury, PA

Full-time position providing support to special education students in a life skills support pre-vocational training learning environment in Sunbury. Position involves working with students in grades 9-12. The program is located at Work Foundations , Sunbury, PA. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2023.

Hourly wage: $11.00 – 14.00 per hour for a non-exempt position following a 185 days per school year schedule. Benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; retirement options including Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.

Education and skills required include:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
• The attainment of the Special Education Competency Assessment checklist (as approved by the immediate supervisor) within the first 90 working days of initial employment start date is required to remain in this position.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accept great cultural diversity, flexibility to accommodate a changing caseload.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and a professional attitude are required.
• Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
• Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.
• Must be flexible in adapting to student needs and various teaching styles.

Apply online at www.csiu.org/jobsto complete the online application. In addition, please upload a current cover letter and resume. EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• High school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

School type:

• Special education school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person