Allen Special Education Paraprofessionals

Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
1/27/2026

Location:
Allen Middle School
The following Full-time Paraprofessional positions are available at Allen Middle School through employment with CCRES. Please see attached job descriptions for additional information.

Position

Hours per Day

Special Education Paraprofessional (Emotional 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.

Para educator 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