Classroom Assistant (#4974)

*Classroom Assistant:* Northumberland, PA The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU)has the following full-time paraprofessional vacancy in a special education classroom in Northumberland, PA.
* *Multiple Disabilities Support – Kindergarten to Grade 5 - Priestley Elementary* Hourly wage: $11.
00 – 14.
00 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) 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 and to apply, 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: $11.
00 - $14.
00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location: In person