What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraeducator - Emotional Support (Anticipated) position at Palmyra Area School District?
- High school diploma required, college degree preferred
- Demonstrated or prior experience working with children, and excellent organization and communication skills
- Minimum starting rate of $16.88- $19.41 per hour; credit may be given for relevant experience
- No district paid health benefits, coverage available for purchase at 100% employee cost
- For our online application, 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.
JobID: 933
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator
Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator
Date Posted:
12/11/2025
12/11/2025
Location:
Northside Elementary School
Northside Elementary School
Date Available:
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Closing Date:
12/17/2025
This is an anticipated job posting for a full-time paraeducator at Northside Elementary which falls under the support staff contract. This position will begin on or after January 10, 2026.12/17/2025
Job Overview:
The special education paraeducator assigned to work with students in an emotional support classroom. The paraeducator will assist with instructional supports, behavioral supports, and assist with daily tasks. The paraeducator will work at the direction of the teacher, and is under the general supervision of the building Principal and the Director of Special Education.
Qualifications:
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.
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
Salary : $17 - $19