2026-27 Special Education Paraeducator - Autistic Support (x2)

This is a job posting for a full-time paraeducator in a high school autistic support classroom, which falls under the support staff contract. This role is for the 2026-27 school year and will begin in August 2026.

NOTE: Two (2) positions are available in this role.

Job Overview

The special education paraeducator assigned to an autistic support classroom provide instructional and behavioral support to students, in addition to, assisting with daily personal skills. The paraeducator will work at the direction of the teacher, and is under the general supervision of the building Principal and Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, college degree preferred
• Demonstrated or prior experience working with children, and excellent organization and communication skills
  
  

Additional Information

• Minimum starting rate of $16.97 - $19.51 per hour – credit may be given for relevant experience
• No district paid health benefits, coverage available for purchase at 100% employee cost
  
  

Interested in applying for this position?

Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/palmyra/onlineapp/ OR email your cover letter and resume to HR (listed below.) All applicants are required to submit a letter of interest and resume. If hired, a PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, and FBI Background Check will be required.

• We want you to submit your application if you are interested in being considered - even if you do not have all the required items at the time of application. If you do not have all the items required at the time of application, please submit a Word.doc with an explanation of where you are at in each process to be able to submit your application by the deadline. For example, if you are waiting on a letter of reference, simply upload a Word.doc that states "requested reference letter from [NAME] on [DATE]. Upon receipt, log back into your account and replace the Word.doc with the actual document received.
  
  

Internal applicants are required to submit an application, resume, and letter of interest. To apply as an internal candidate, please click "View internal positions."

Questions? Contact HR.

Mrs. Angela Hepner, Director of Human Resources

Palmyra Area School District, District Office

1125 Park Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078

angela_hepner@pasd.us (preferred)

(717) 838-3144, Option 9