Job Description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Paraprofessional through our partnership with Pottsgrove School District!

OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for clearances & TB screening!

SUMMARY:

• The hourly Special Education Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment in Pottsgrove School District is $19/hour
• The Special Education Paraprofessional will work on student days following the academic calendar year
• Special Education Paraprofessionals will support students in one of the following areas: Autistic, Emotional, Instructional, Learning, and Life Skills

CURRENT NEEDS:

• Elementary Multiple Disabilities Classroom: 8:20am - 3:50pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
• Elementary Emotion Support Classroom: 8:20am - 3:50pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance to students with special needs who have IEPs or 504 plans.
• Reinforcing learning concepts and skills.
• Working with students individually or in small groups.
• Work with students on organizational skills, guide students in activities, monitor student progress.
• Managing students behavior and ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Supervising students during lunch, arrivals/dismissals, and other non-instructional areas.
• Directly support students at the direction of classroom teacher and building Principal.

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma and completion of Paraprofessional competency training OR
• Two-years of post secondary education (48 college credits), Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree
• Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting - preferred

CREDENTIALING :

*CCRES paid clearances and TB

(Clearances current within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI
• TB Screening - current within 3 months
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

Benefits

• Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
• Employer paid medical base plan!
• Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection 
• 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid professional development
• Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
• Milestone service awards
• Employee referral bonus
• Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays

ABOUT CCRES:

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

*For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: 

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Updated 12/3/25, CR)

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