What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistant (#5144) position at Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit?
Classroom Assistant
Northumberland, PA
Full-time position working in an autism support classroom assisting elementary school-age students with instructional and non-instructional tasks in a autistic support classroom. Must work well with other instructional staff and adapt to student’s daily schedule. The classroom is located at Priestley Elementary, Northumberland, PA. The anticipated start date is August 5, 2025.
Hourly wage: $13.00 – 19.50 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). Additionally, the attainment of the Para-Educator Competency Assessment Checklist is required within the first 90 school days of employment.
· 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.
Interested applicants must apply online at www.csiu.schoolspring.com. EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Public school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $20
