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Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Classroom Assistant (#5086) in Northumberland, Pennsylvania
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.
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 appply online at www.csiu.org/jobs . EOE.