What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraeducator - Emotional Support position at Palmyra Area School District?
This is a job posting for a full-time paraeducator in a middle school emotional support classroom, which falls under the support staff contract. This position will begin in August 2026.
Job Overview
The special education paraeducator assigned to an emotional 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 Supervisor 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
Job Overview
The special education paraeducator assigned to an emotional 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 Supervisor of Special Education.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required, college degree preferred
- Demonstrated or prior experience working with children, and excellent organization and communication skills
- Minimum starting rate of $16.97 - $19.51 per hour credit may be given for relevant experience
- No district paid health benefits, coverage available for purchase at 100% employee cost
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.
- 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.
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 - $20