Paraprofessional - Future Ready Work Immersion Program

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Paraprofessional through our partnership with Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) at The Hill Top Academy! OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening! The 2026 - 2027 school year Special Education Paraprofessional pay rate to work on assignment with Capital Area Intermediate Unit is $24.00/hour. This role includes 5 days of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date). The Special Education Paraprofessional will work on student days following the academic calendar year. CURRENT OPENING: Future Ready Work Immersion Program - A specialized transition program designed to help young adults with disabilities secure competitive or supported employment. By combining classroom curriculum with hands-on internships, the program develops essential skills in employment, independent living, and community inclusion. Schedule: 7:40am - 3:10pm (on full school day), paid through lunch break! Schedule may vary approximately 15-30 minutes based on assigned students arrival and dismissal plan. Location: Throughout Cumberland County based on student(s) needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• For Title I positions - Must pass for "highly qualified" as mandated by NCLB
• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI – Use code 1KG6XN
• TB Screening - current within 3 months
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

Nice To Haves

• 2 years post secondary, Associate's Degree or higher - preferred
• Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting - preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and/or physical assistance to an individual student or a small group of students - including, but not limited to: on-task prompting, facilitating social skills, and self-care skills
• Work with students on organizational skills, guide students in activities, monitor student progress
• Directly support students at the direction of classroom teacher and building Principal

Benefits

• Paid credential renewals
• Paid clearances & TB screening!
• Medical benefits (for employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week)
• Employer paid medical base plan!
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits (for employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week): 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)
• Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
• Milestone service awards
• Employee referral bonus
• Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED