Part-Time Instructional Assistant- Chester County Learning Center
Chester County Intermediate Unit
- Chester County, PA
- $18.72-24.26 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- 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
- Must have completed or be willing to complete Devereux Personal Emergency Interventions Training
- 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)
- 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.
$18.72 - $24.26 per hour, based upon education and/or experience in a similar roleSupport 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!
- Part-time: 8 AM - 3 PM, 6.5 hours per day Monday through Friday; 186 days per year
The Learning Center is a middle school/high school that serves students ages 13-21 that have been unsuccessful in their home districts. All of the students attending the Learning Center have IEPs. There are 2 main programs within the Learning Center:Options/Options Plus:
The Options program works with students who demonstrate a need for behavioral and emotional support in order to be successful during the school day. Students in the Options program may need assistance in managing their behaviors, implementing learned coping strategies, maintaining emotional stability, and/or meeting goals as defined in their IEPs.Students in the Options program may need assistance to develop strategies to help:
- Manage their behavior
- Meet learning objectives
- Maintain emotional stability
- Accept mental health services
- Overcome drug and alcohol issues
The typical day for a Career Academy student is split between a half-day in academic classes and a half-day in their pre-vocational shop program. The academic program offers core subject areas, including language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics that are designed to meet the learning and educational needs of students. The Career Academy offers a variety of pre-vocational classroom options, taught by very experienced teachers. Pre-vocational classroom options include culinary, cosmetology, technology shop, automotive shop, construction trades, hospitality, and horticulture.To find out more about the Learning Center, please go here:MSEqual 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.