Instructional Assistant / IA

Job Description

Job Description

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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