Instructional Assistant / IA

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

NOW 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 $18 per hour
• 21 hours of paid time off (PTO) - prorated based on start date

CURRENT NEEDS for the 25/26 School Year:

** All needs are currently met for the KCSD IA position but needs can change and you are welcome to submit an application for consideration of future openings.

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 :

(Clearances current within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI – Use code 1KG6XN
• TB Screening - current within 3 months
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

* Paid clearances & TB screening!

Benefits

• • Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
  • • Employer paid base medical plan!
  • 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 
  • 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
  • Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
  • Milestone service awards
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays

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: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en

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.

(updated 2/10/26- TS)