Red Land Special Education Paraprofessionals

Position Summary

Red Land High School, through employment with CCRES, is hiring Full‑time Paraprofessional positions in special education. For additional information, please see the attached job descriptions.

• Special Education Paraprofessional (Learning Support) – 6.5 hours per day (2 positions available)
• Special Education Paraprofessional (Multiple Disabilities/Autism Support) – 7 hours per day (positions available)

Persons wishing to apply should submit the required application materials online, or apply via CCRES at  Application materials will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The state requires all Instructional Assistants working with students in special education to have a minimum of 48 or more undergraduate credits or a Credential of Competency. Below is information about this credential and how to obtain it if you are offered a position with the District. The Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania is a voluntary program which provides a way for special education paraprofessionals to reach qualified status as required by Pennsylvania regulations.

When a district has verified a special education paraprofessional's competence in each of the standards outlined in the Competency Assessment Checklist, the Checklist document is submitted to the Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education. Upon review and approval of the submitted documents, the applicant will be issued a Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania.

Click the link below to review the free trainings and download the Credential of Competency Checklist.

• Coursework Link:  – 7 trainings (2 hours per training) all FREE via PATTAN
• Credential of Competency Checklist Link:

The West Shore School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Minority candidates encouraged to apply.