JobID: 4296

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistants

Date Posted:
10/10/2025

Location:
York Prison-Juvenile Detention Center

Date Available:
10/13/2025

Closing Date:
10/23/2025

Additional Information:
Individuals with criminal justice experience and/or juvenile behaviors encouraged to apply!

Program: Behavior Intervention

Description:

As a Teacher Assistant at the LIU, this position is vital in supporting students' educational experience, assisting teachers in implementing instructional plans and contributing to the overall positive learning environment. This position also ensures the continuance of the education program developed by the teacher. The commitment to student success and collaboration with the teaching team will help create an enriching educational atmosphere.

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
Relevant experience working with students in an educational setting
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.
Experience with escalated behaviors, preferred

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

Salary: $18.45/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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