Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant
Full-Time Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant)
Student Services | Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
Make a Difference Every Day!
Are you passionate about helping students reach their full potential? Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 (CIU 20) is seeking compassionate, dedicated Full-Time Paraprofessionals (Teacher Assistants) to join our Student Services team!
In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside teachers and support staff to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment for students with diverse learning needs and abilities. From supporting academic growth and daily living skills to fostering social-emotional development, you'll play an important part in helping students build confidence, independence, and achieve their individual goals.
What You'll Do
Collaborate with classroom teachers to support curriculum goals and individualized student needs.
Assist in developing creative activities and special events that make learning meaningful and engaging.
Provide instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students.
Help students develop essential daily living, self-help, and independence skills.
Maintain accurate student and classroom records while ensuring confidentiality.
Adapt to changing classroom assignments and student needs to provide consistent support.
What We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, flexible, and eager to make a positive impact. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
The ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, staff, and students.
Attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.
A willingness to accept feedback and adapt to changing classroom needs.
Basic computer proficiency, including email, web-based educational platforms, and virtual meeting tools. Experience with Google Workspace is a plus!
Minimum Qualifications
A high school diploma is all you need to get started!
Candidates must possess a high school diploma and meet the qualifications to be considered a highly qualified paraprofessional.
Don't have two years of college or 48 college credits? No problem! CIU 20 offers a FREE local assessment to help applicants meet the highly qualified requirement. A preparation booklet is also available to help you feel confident and ready for the assessment.
To schedule your assessment, contact the Office of the Director of Special Education at 610-515-6449. We encourage interested applicants to complete the assessment during the application process.
Physical Requirements
This position involves active participation in the classroom and may require:
Standing, bending, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting throughout the workday.
Lifting up to 40 pounds without assistance and/or assisting students based on their physical needs.
Supporting students with feeding, personal hygiene, and other self-help skills.
Performing approved safety restraint protocols following appropriate training and certification.
Your Experience Matters!
Great paraprofessionals come from a variety of professional backgrounds! We encourage you to apply if you have experience in education, childcare, special education, healthcare, behavioral or mental health services, rehabilitation, job coaching, youth mentoring, case management, or other related human service fields.
Whether you're an experienced teaching assistant, daycare provider, CNA, youth coach, or someone looking to transition into a meaningful career in education, your unique skills and experiences may make you a great addition to our team.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join CIU 20 and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to building positive relationships, responding to individual student needs, and achieving meaningful results.
Apply today and help make every school day an opportunity for growth, connection, and success!