What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistant (#5147) position at Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit?
Classroom Assistant:
Northumberland, PA
Full time, school year position providing support for an middle-school level (grades 6-8) multiple disabilities support program located at the Shikellamy Middle School - Northumberland, PA. Anticipated start date is August 5, 2025.
Hourly Range is $13.00 – 19.50 hour. This is a non-exempt position following a 10-month, 185 day school-year work schedule with the summer time off each school year. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; retirement options including Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.
Education and experience requirements include:
· A high school diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
· The attainment of the Special Education Competency Assessment checklist (as approved by the immediate supervisor) within the first 90 working days of initial employment start date is required to remain in this position.
· 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.
For more information, please go to www.csiu.org.jobs. In addition to the online application completion, please upload a current resume and cover letter. EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Special education school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Northumberland, PA 17857 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $20
