Instructional Assistant - PVA; On-Site - Philadelphia)

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Instructional Assistant - PVA (On-Site
- Philadelphia)

• Position Type:
  Classroom Support/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location:
  
  IU PVA Educational Center
• Closing Date: 09/25/2026

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families,and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At theCCIU,we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication,and collaborative spiritthatour employees bring to their work every day,and we know that achieving success together takes a teamapproach!

We strive to hire exceptional, motivated,and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaderswhocontribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

Summary: Instructional Assistants will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of a basic skills program or educational programing and performing duties as directed by the educational specialist or classroom teacher.

• Individual tutoring or one-on-one support for a student with special needs
• Assistance progress monitoring of students, including behavior charts & data
• Assisting classroom teacher with any assigned duties, including classroom and material prep
• Attending specials with assigned class of students or individual student
• Transporting students to and from lavatories, nurse, admin offices, etc.
• Assisting with arrival and dismissal as it relates to transportation
• Assistance with daily hygeine of students, including diapering and toileting;
  Lifting may be required
• Physical intervention with students in crisis required
• Provide a safe, welcoming environment for all students
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent 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

Professional Certifications

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (Ability to maintain provided by CCIU upon hire)

Hourly Rate  School Year):

The IA pay scale is broken down below for you to reference.

• * Bachelor's degree is equivalent to 9 yrs experience on the scale = $19.38
• * Master's degree is equivalent to 15 yrs experience on the scale = $23.19
• 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 2personal days annually in addition to pro-rated sick leave based upon FTE; unlimited accumulation onsick days
• Tuition reimbursement - Pro-rated amount of 100% of 15credits per year based upon FTE
• ...and much more!

Schedule: Part-Time:
Monday-Friday, 6.5 hours a day (8 AM - 3 PM); 185 days per year (186 days year one)

Locations (could rotate):

• 440 N Broad St G3, Philadelphia, PA 19130
• 2000 N 7th St Philadelphia, PA 19122
• 2603 N. 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133
• 600 E Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

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 .

Postings current as of 9/19/2026 9:10:30 AM CST.

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