Paraprofessional - Hill Top Academy
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 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 Location: Hill Top Academy - 405 E Winding Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Schedule: 7:40am - 3:10pm (on full school day), paid through lunch break! Autistic Support classroom - must be comfortable with personal care support and behavior redirection Emotional Support Classroom
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
- TB Screening
- Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcript
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 support to individual students or small groups, including on-task prompting, social skills development, and self-care assistance.
- Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans by implementing accommodations and strategies as directed.
- Reinforce learning concepts, classroom instruction, and skill development to help students achieve their educational goals.
- Work one-on-one or in small groups to provide targeted academic and behavioral support.
- Assist students in developing organizational, communication, problem-solving, and independent living skills.
- Guide students through classroom activities, monitor participation and progress, and provide feedback to instructional staff.
- Promote positive student behavior and help maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, specialists, and school administrators to support student success.
- Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival/dismissal, transitions, and other non-instructional school activities.
- Foster positive relationships with students while encouraging independence, confidence, and social-emotional growth.
Benefits
- 5 days of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date)
- Base medical plan for employee
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical benefits for employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week
- 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
- CCRES 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan – 3% matching contribution
- Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships
- Milestone service award
- Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
- Paid credential renewals
- Paid trainings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
