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Job description
Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
8/26/2026
Location:
New Cumberland Middle School
The Full-time Paraprofessional positions listed below are available at New Cumberland Middle School through employment with CCRES. Please see attached job descriptions for additional information.
Position
Hours per Day
Special Education Paraprofessional (Autism Support)
7
Persons wishing to apply should visit the CCRES website at and submit an application there. Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled.
Paraeducator Credential of Competency:
The state requires all Instructional Assistants working with students in special education to have a minimum of 48 or more undergraduate credits or a Credential of Competency. Below is information about this credential and how to obtain it if you are offered a position with the District. The Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania is a voluntary program which provides a way for special education paraprofessionals to reach qualified status as required by Pennsylvania regulations. When a district has verified a special education paraprofessional's competence in each of the standards outlined in the Competency Assessment Checklist, the Checklist document is submitted to the Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education. Upon review and approval of the submitted documents, the applicant will be issued a Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania. Click the link below to review the free trainings and download the Credential of Competency Checklist.
1. Coursework Link : - 7 trainings (2 hours per training) all FREE via PATTAN
2. Credential of Competency Checklist Link:
The West Shore School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Minority candidates encouraged to apply.
Attachment(s): Personal Care Paraprofessional Job Description
Special Education Paraprofessional - Updated.doc
Worksite address
new cumberland, PA, 17070, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.