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Position Type:
Instructional Support Staff/RBT Paraeducator
Date Posted:
6/1/2026
Location:
MC CEC Primary and Secondary Autistic Support
Date Available:
08/17/2026
Status: Full-time
Schedule: 7.50 Hours/Day (7:30 am-3:00 pm), Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year
Minimum Hourly Salary: $21.90 **Earn up to an additional $5,000 this school year**
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) paraeducators assigned to center-based Autistic Support special education classes provide instructional support to the teacher (instructional leader) and students under the general supervision of the program supervisor of special education. The RBT paraeducator also receives ongoing support and training from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, provided by IU 13, as required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENT
Education Required: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency
Effective July 1, 2020 - RBT Paraeducator must also: Maintain monthly requirements and certification to maintain RBT Paraeducator position. If the RBT Paraeducator fails to meet these requirements and is in otherwise good standing, the RBT Paraeducator will transferred to an open paraeducator position at a reduced rate of pay, if a position is available.
Effective July 1, 2010 - Also must meet one of the following four qualifications: Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education (or be willing to complete within 6 months of employment). A copy of the credential must be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE.
Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Copy of transcript required within 30 days of employment.
Possess an associate degree or higher. Copy of degree or transcripts required within 30 days of employment.
Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through an approved form of assessment, i.e. CAPE Test, within 6 months of employment. Copy of the Cape Test results must be submitted as soon as received. Cost of the test is paid by the employee.
AND
As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to position. Pro-ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year. All hours spent obtaining and maintaining the RBT certification will count towards the 20 hours of professional development requirement.
Certification Required: RBT Certification or completion of RBT Certificate program by the conclusion of the first full semester of employment. RBT certificate must be renewed annually, in a timely manner.
Skills Required: Verbal communication skills and the ability to follow directions.
Computer Skills: Basic skills related to data entry, internet/email usage, word processing, and spreadsheets.
Certification Desired: CPR/First Aid/AED
Certification Required: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safe Crisis Management Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (SCM) or Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care Crisis Prevention (QBS), as directed by program needs.
See Position Guide for a complete list of Physical Demands.
Attachment(s):

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Para