What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraeducator - Learning Support (x 2) position at Palmyra Area School District?
This is a job posting for a full-time paraeducator in an elementary learning support classroom, which falls under the support staff contract. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and will begin in August 2026.
Note: There are two (2) available positions.
Job Overview
The special education paraeducator assigned to a learning support classroom provide instructional support to students. 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
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/palmyra/onlineapp/. All applicants are required to an application, resume, and letter of interest. To apply as an internal candidate, please select "View internal positions."
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
Note: There are two (2) available positions.
Job Overview
The special education paraeducator assigned to a learning support classroom provide instructional support to students. 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
- Minimum starting rate of $15.49 - $18.03 per hour credit may be given for relevant experience
- No district paid health benefits, coverage available for purchase at 100% employee cost
- A $500 healthcare stipend is provided in June of each year of completion.
Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/palmyra/onlineapp/. All applicants are required to an application, resume, and letter of interest. To apply as an internal candidate, please select "View internal positions."
- 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 : $15 - $18