Educational Assistant I - Building/Security Monitor

Cumberland Valley School District•Mountain View, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Cumberland Valley School District has an Educational Assistant (EA) I position, offering 7.5 work hours per day. Each employee working within the EA I capacity will be assigned support staff duties based on building needs which could encompass the IMC, ESL, Special Education, Security Monitor, or Physical Education. EA I's are compensated at a starting wage of $19.35/hr for the 2026-2027 school year. The EA I plays a vital role in fostering a supportive and effective learning environment, ensuring that all students can succeed. This position works closely with classroom teachers and other district employees to provide instructional support, manage classroom/building activities and assist with the implementation of educational programs. Strong interpersonal skills are required and the desire to work interactively with students and staff is essential. Personal knowledge and work experience with school-aged children and children with cognitive, physical and behavioral disabilities is highly sought. Experience and working knowledge supporting program delivery for students with disabilities in a public school system is highly desired. However, training will be provided. Candidates should be sensitive to students from a variety of cultures and have patience with students trying to learn a second language. Fluency in English is required while multilingual abilities are a plus.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Fluency in English.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, bend, stretch and lift 50 pounds.
Corrected hearing and vision within normal ranges.
Criminal Record Check (less than one year old).
PA Child Abuse History Clearance (less than one year old).
FBI Fingerprint Clearance (less than one year old).
TB Test/Mantoux (less than 3 months old).
Physical - if applicable (less than 1 year old).

Nice To Haves

Personal knowledge and work experience with school-aged children and children with cognitive, physical and behavioral disabilities.
Experience and working knowledge supporting program delivery for students with disabilities in a public school system.
Multilingual abilities.
A two-year Associates Degree or higher (or the ability to pass a highly-qualified assessment).
Sensitivity to students from a variety of cultures.
Patience with students trying to learn a second language.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional support to classroom teachers.
Manage classroom/building activities.
Assist with the implementation of educational programs.
Perform support staff duties based on building needs, which could encompass the IMC, ESL, Special Education, Security Monitor, or Physical Education.