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Chester County Intermediate Unit
Instructional Assistant - PVA (On-Site - Philadelphia)
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,064 / year median in Indiana
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 9/14/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 9/14/2026 Instructional Assistant
True Openings as of 9/14/2026 Instructional Assistant
- PVA (On-Site
- Philadelphia)
JobID:
4565Position Type:
Classroom Support/ Instructional Assistant Date Posted:
9/14/2026Location:
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 the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait- apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!
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.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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 thePrincipal 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 (2026-2027 School Year): The IA pay scale is broken down below for you to reference. 0- 9 yrs experience = $19.38 10
- 13 yrs experience = $21.29 14
- 17 yrs experience = $23.19 18+ yrs experience = $25.11
- 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.
Support Staff Benefits:
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 2 personal days annually in addition to pro-rated sick leave based upon FTE; unlimited accumulation on sick days Tuition reimbursement- Pro-rated amount of 100% of 15 credits per year based upon FTE .
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.
- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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Benefits
- Sick Leave
- Personal Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Dental Insurance