Classroom Assistant

Classroom Assistant

Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 16 Shikellamy SD-Priestley Elementary, Northumberland, Pennsylvania

Job : 5644680

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13 to $19.50 Non-Exempt

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

CLASS ASSIGNMENT:
Autistic support program at Priestley Elementary in the Shikellamy School District. The anticipated start date is August 4, 2026 for the 2026-27 school year.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
The Classroom Assistant reports to the classroom teacher and program supervisor, and in their absence to the Director of Special Education and Alternative Placement. If RBT certified, receives guidance from a BCBA.

JOB DEFINITION:
The Classroom Assistant assists Special Education Teacher(s) in teacher-supervised instructional and non-instructional tasks. The position is non-tenured and subject to annual review. Responsible for efficient performance of assigned activities below.

• Performs instructional and non-instructional activities as assigned by the teacher and program supervisor.
• Supervises pupils in the school and the community, as assigned.
• Utilizes positive behavior support strategies to effectively manage student behavior.
• Works as part of a team.
• Demonstrates competence and good judgment in dealing with physical/medical emergencies.
• Maintains updated records and completes paperwork, including progress monitoring.
• Utilizes technology.
• Collaborates with the IEP team to assist in developing an educational program focusing on academic, communication, and social/emotional skills.
• Inform the classroom teacher of any problems or needs of each family and child; utilizes support staff for teaching and program concerns.
• Attends and is punctual for staff meetings; notifies teacher or supervisor if unable to attend.
• Adheres to Federal, State, IU, District and other applicable procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the program supervisor or designee.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of Special Education Competency Assessment checklist within 90 days of employment.
• Registered Behavioral Technician certification preferred; required if serving in RBT capacity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility in adapting to varying student schedules and behaviors.
• Ability to accept cultural diversity and accommodate changes in caseload.
• Capacity to handle stressful situations with a professional attitude.
• Confidentiality regarding education programs, students, and parents; adherence to FERPA.
• Effective communication with colleagues, community agency personnel, and students.
• Positive, collaborative relationships; diplomacy; calm in unpredictable situations.
• Flexibility in adapting to student needs and various teaching styles.

• Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry), Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances; renewal per Act 153 (2014) / Act 15 (2015).
• Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate – minimum 3 hours every 5 years.

• CPR and First Aid training; recertification required.
• 20 hours of staff development activities related to assignment each school year.

• Sedentary: able to sit extended periods, occasional walking/standing, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Tolerance for bending, stooping, squatting.
• Participation in training on behavior prevention, de-escalation, safe physical management.
• Dexterity: finger movements, eye-hand coordination.
• Audio-visual within normal range with or without correction.
• Walk throughout all buildings, floors, grounds.
• Work site: primarily indoors with occasional outdoor exposure.
• Mental demands: steady response to unpredictable situations; multitask.
• Assist children with self-help skills.
• Travel to various work sites as needed.

• Full-time, non-exempt; 185-day schedule; follows assigned schedule.
• Attend some evening events/activities as appropriate.
• Must have transportation to work location(s).
• Attendance is required; absences must be approved by immediate supervisor.

• All property, intellectual property, materials, equipment, services developed as part of job are CSIU property.
• Employee must maintain confidentiality regarding clients, coworkers, programs; comply with state and federal laws.
• Adhere to professionalism code "Ambassadors Are Professionals, Too" and CSIU Service Standards 317-AR-1.

The position holder must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Inform supervisor and Director of HR of any needed accommodations.

• Reanna Buehler, Special Education Program Supervisor
• CSIU – Special Education
• Email: rbuehler