JobID: 4062

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistants

Date Posted:
5/1/2025

Location:
Franklin Learning Center, Chambersburg, PA

Date Available:
ASAP

Additional Information:
For more information on the Franklin Learning Center, please click .

Program: Student Services

Description:

This is for an assistant role (PCA or TA) in a special education classroom at the Franklin Learning Center. There are several positions available in multiple programs; though no experience is required, person must be willing to learn and have a heart for children with special needs.

A Teacher Assistant (TA) assists a teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, ensuring the continuance of the education program developed by the teacher.
A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) assists a student with self-sufficiency, communication, interpersonal, social, academic, and mobility skills. The PCA assists a student in accessing their educational program which could include assistance with balance, visual perceptual activities, fine and/or gross motor skills, boarding/exiting school van, prompts to stay focused.

Please see attached job description for more details.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent
Must have or obtain and maintain a current certificate in first aid
Must have or obtain and maintain a current certificate in CPR
Must have or obtain and maintain certificate in LIU-approved crisis management and intervention program, preferred
Must obtain highly qualified status within one year from date of hire
Relevant experience working with students in an educational setting, preferred
Patience, flexibility, and positive attitude
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with teachers and staff
Must complete twenty (20) hours of professional development related to assignment each year (July 1–June 30) to continue employment.
Must obtain "qualified" status within one (1) year from date of hire
- "Qualified" means meeting a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a local or state assessment
  - Certificate of Competency – free of cost and can be acquired on the job OR
  - CAPE test
- OR having an associate's degree or higher
- OR having completed 2 years (48 credits) of postsecondary study.

Terms of Employment: Full-time, 7 hours/day, 188 days/year (follows traditional school year schedule)

Salary: $18.45/hr *and those whose assigned work location is the Franklin Learning Center, Paradise, or the York Learning Center will earn an additional $0.25/hr.

*The LIU offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, including:

Medical (for a nominal premium), dental and vision insurance. Dental & Vision are at no cost to the employee
All full-time support staff receive a $30,000 life insurance policy, at no cost to the employee.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for any employees and eligible dependents. You have the opportunity for 3 free counseling sessions per year, per person.
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)
Paid Time Off
Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center - an on-site health clinic located at the New Oxford Central Office and York Learning Center. It is available to employees and their family members (2 years & older) enrolled in the LIU medical plan. There are no copays and/or deductibles for services provided at our health centers. See: for more information.

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Special Education Assistants - Franklin Learning Center (Now $18.45/hr!*) - Full-time

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