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Instructional Assistant / IA

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Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Regular Education Instructional Assistant (IA) through our partnership with Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD)!

OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!

SUMMARY:

The Regular Education Instructional Assistant (IA) position works at the direction of building Principals and teachers to perform a variety of tasks supporting students through the school day. Responsibilities may include: monitoring activities with students, assisting teachers with classroom management, lunchroom & recess duties, assisting students individually or in small groups with organization skills, staying on task, academic support as well as providing social/emotional guidance when needed - performing all related work deemed necessary to support students as assigned by teachers and/or supervising school staff. Position functions as part of a team, working directly with students, teachers and school staff to perform all duties with accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism.

  • The hourly Regular Education Instructional Assistant (IA) pay rate is $19 per hour
  • 21 hours of paid time off (PTO) - prorated based on start date

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma required. For Title I positions - Must pass for "highly qualified" as mandated by NCLB.
  • Associates or Bachelors Degree - preferred
  • Prior public-school experience and/or working with school-aged children in a licensed, certified, or registered provider setting - preferred
  • Must have the ability to relate effectively with students, staff and public in a professional manner.

CREDENTIALING :

(CCRES paid clearances and TB screening)

  • PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
  • PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
  • PA Department of Education FBI
  • TB Screening
  • Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

Benefits

  • Employer paid: Base medical plan for employee, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
  • Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
  • CCRES 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan – 3% matching contribution
  • Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships
  • Milestone service award
  • Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
  • Paid credential renewals
  • Paid trainings

ABOUT CCRES:

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here:

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Posted 7/14/26, TS)

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What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Are you eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer?, Have you previously worked with CCRES?, Conviction of a crime is not an automatic bar to employment. CCRES will consider the nature of the offense, the date of the offense, and the relationship between the offense and the position for which you are applying. Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation? Must answer with: NO or YES (If YES, please explain), Have you ever had a professional certificate revoked or suspended? Must answer with: NO or YES (If YES, please explain), Have you ever had a charge of child abuse against you substantiated? Must answer with: NO or YES (If YES, please explain), Have you ever been involuntarily terminated?, What is your availability to work? Indicate days of the week and specific hours of the day., When are you available to start?, Please upload the following documents if you have them current within 12 months: PA Child Abuse clearance, PA Criminal clearance, FBI Clearance, and TB screening, CCRES will not discriminate in employment, educational programs, independent contracts, or activities based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, handicap, marital status. *APPLICANT CONFIRMATION STATEMENT: I affirm that all Information set forth In this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed or contracted with by CCRES, I will abide by all CCRES policies, actively seek work assignments and work on all assigned activities. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide CCRES with current (within last 12 months) FBI clearance, PA state police background check, and PA state Child Abuse History clearance. I release Individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given In response to a request for an employment reference. In the event that I am employed or contracted with by CCRES and In the further event that I have provided false or misleading Information In this application or In subsequent employment or contractor interviews, I understand that my employment or contract may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading Information. I understand that this application will be considered active for one year from date of submission., Referral_Source

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