Instructional Assistant - Child Career Development Center (2024-2025 SY)
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, diverse, 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!
At the present time, six (6) vacancies exist for part-time Instructional Assistants for the 2024-2025 school year within the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit, located in Coatesville, PA. All positions are benefits-eligible.
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.
Hourly rate (2024-2025 School Year):
The IA pay scale is broken down below for you to reference.
- 0 - 9 yrs experience = $18.35
- 10 - 13 yrs experience = $20.16
- 14 - 17 yrs experience = $21.97
- 18 - 25 yrs experience = $23.78
- *Bachelor's degree is equivalent to 9 yrs experience on the scale = $18.35
- *Master's degree is equivalent to 15 yrs experience on the scale = $21.97
Support Staff Benefits:
- Ability to purchase excellent medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
- Board paid Worker's Compensation
- New employees are granted 2 personal days annually in addition to pro-rated sick leave based upon FTE; unlimited accumulation on sick days
- Tuition reimbursement - Pro-rated amount of 100% of 12 credits per year based upon FTE
- ...and much more!
Schedule:
- Part-time: 8 AM - 3 PM, 6.5 hours per day Monday through Friday; 186 days per year
- Shorter hours available upon request or inquiry
Current Vacancies:
- Four (4) Learning Support
- Two (2) Multiple Disabilities
About the Child and Career Development Center
1525 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320
At the Child and Career Development Center, our goal is to help children ages 5 - 21 reach their full potential. We specialize in providing a caring, nurturing learning environment, which encourages and enables all children to experience success.
Our programs include:
- Autistic Support
- Learning Support
- Multiple Disabilities Support
- Emotional Support
- Life Skills Support
To find out more about the Child and Career Development Center (CDC), please go here: https://www.cciu.org/Domain/78
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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.