Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Behavior Intervention Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
8/18/2026
Location:
York Township Elementary School
Date Available:
Upon board approval
Closing Date:
09/02/2026
The Dallastown Area School District seeks a Full-Time, 10-Month Behavior Intervention Specialist Paraprofessional for York Township Elementary School who will play a valuable role in inspiring and creating pathways for student success by supporting a special education teacher in the delivery of supports and services for students with IEPs.
Responsibilities:
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Able to carry out oral and written instructions including those in the student's IEP to allow access to the educational environment.
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Assisting teachers in presentation and development of learning materials and instructional exercises
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Performing routine clerical work
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Working with instructional media, office machines, and equipment
Work Schedule / Pay Periods for 10-Month Positions:
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Full-day hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, which is 7.50 working hours and a 30-minute unpaid lunch period.
Your work schedule and pay will follow student attendance full and half days during the school year - - approximately 177 student days mid-August through early June. Additional days may be arranged by your supervisor.
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While there are typically no pay periods July through August, you'll enjoy summers off to spend more time with your family!
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For a full school year, your bi-weekly pays will typically begin by mid-September and continue through late-June.
Benefits:
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Immediate/continued inclusion in Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS),
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Six (6) Paid Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday
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After a successful Probationary Period of 90 calendar days, you'll receive Paid Leave: 3 Personal Days and 10 Sick Days (pro-rated based on hire date)
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If applicable, Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Supplemental Pay
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Other available benefits: a Tax-Sheltered Annuity Program, Dental and/or Vision Insurance with a $0 premium for the employee-only level, Health Insurance with two (2) options or opt-out for bi-weekly stipend, OSS Company Direct Program with no cost to employee (if health insurance plan is elected), several pharmacy/prescription programs for reducing or eliminating your costs, a Flexible Spending Account Program to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses not covered by your selected plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Capital Blue Fitness Your Way program, and a Life Insurance.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Highly Qualified = High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) AND completion of an assessment through our special education department,
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OR, Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credit hours or more)
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OR, Associate's Degree or higher,
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Completion of at least 20 hours of staff development activities related to assignment each school year
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Child-centered, warm, and receptive to children
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Ability to carry out oral and written communications/instructions and work cooperatively with others
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Acceptable record of attendance
Dallastown Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
