The Mt. Lebanon School District is seeking applicants for the position of Special Education Classroom Aide at Washington Elementary School
This is a full-time, on-site, permanent position working 7 hours per day, 190 days per school year. This is a Life Skills - Autistic Support assignment.
The Special Education Classroom Aide (SECA) is an education paraprofessional who provides instructional support to students with special needs, the special education classroom teacher, and the Special Education Department and program at large. Under the direction of the special education teacher, the SECA works directly with students in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEP's), provides clerical support for the implementation of instructional activities, and assists in the implementation of clerical functions in the classroom. Special Education Classroom Aides may be assigned to work with more than one teacher and/or in more than one classroom, including learning support and/or life skills/autistic support classrooms and settings.
See attached job description for additional position details.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7 Hours/Day
Scheduled between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM
190 days during the regular school year (summers, weekends and holidays off)
2026-2027 Rates:
Starting wages are either $17.09 per hour (approx. $22,729 annual) or $17.59 per hour (approx. $23,394 annual), for new hires to the District, depending upon previous school district experience.
This is a salaried position with a fixed per pay amount disbursed over 24 pays September through August.
Perks:
Paid time off in the form of cumulative sick days and annual personal days
Health, dental and vision insurance after successful completion of a 90 day probationary period
2026-2027 Monthly Rates: $115 Individual, $190 Family
OR semi-annual stipend in lieu of health benefits if otherwise insured
Employer paid $40,000 in life insurance
Enrollment in PSERS pension program
Academic reimbursement
QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be eligible for instructional paraprofessional positions, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
Be a high school graduate or possess a GED,
AND
1) Have completed at least two (2) years of postsecondary study,
OR
2) Possess an Associates degree or higher,
OR
3) Complete a series of job-based trainings during the first year of employment, and continuing education credit hours during subsequent years
Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 promptly at 4:00 PM
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
In order to be eligible for employment, the following clearances must be furnished and approved for hire at time of job offer:
The following additional trainings and forms are required upon hire:
Mt. Lebanon School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mt. Lebanon School District is a nationally recognized and award-winning school district. The district operates seven elementary schools (grades k-5), two middle schools (grades 6-8) and a high school (grades 9-12). The combination of a highly trained staff with educated and committed families results in students who achieve local, state and national honors in instructional, athletic and arts forums.
