At the present time, a vacancy exists for a Part Time Instructional Assistant in our secondary emotional support classroom in the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. The position is located within our Gateway program, which is a school-based emotional support program for middle school students grades 6-8 that offers a smaller academic and elective classroom environment. Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!
We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.
If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don’t wait – apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associates degree or higher OR completion of two years of post-secondary education OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university preferred
- Experience with special needs population preferred
- Experience working with students with severe/complex behavioral/emotional issues preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
- Current police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances required
- Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Applicants will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of a basic skills program or educational programing and performing duties as directed by the educational consultant or classroom teacher. Duties may include individual tutoring or one-on-one support for a student with special needs. Some lifting may be required. Applicants must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team in an educational setting. Physical intervention with students in crisis will be required.
Location:
Stanley K.Landis Building (SKL)
1530 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320Hourly rate (2025 - 2026) :
- 0 - 9 yrs experience = $18.72
- 10 - 13 yrs experience = $20.53
- 14 - 17 yrs experience= $22.41
- 18 - 25 yrs experience= $24.26
- * Bachelors degree is equivalent to 9 yrs experience on the scale= $18.72
- * Master's degree is equivalent to 15 yrs experience on the scale = $22.41
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.
