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Instructional Assistant - Learning Support at East Penn School District

East Penn School District · Eyer Middle School, United States Of America · Onsite

2025-08-29 14:00:00.0

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Instructional Assistant - Learning Support

JobID: 2285

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
8/28/2025

Location:
Eyer Middle School

Closing Date:
9/3/2025

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Hours:
29 Hours/Week

JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Instructional Assistant
Organizational / Labor Relationship: Collective Bargaining Agreement – East Penn School District and Administrative Assistant and Instructional/Staff Assistant Employees
Status (FLSA): Non-exempt, 10 month position, Instructional Assistants can work on normal student days
Reporting Relationships:  Ascending – building administrator; Descending – none
Evaluation:  Instructional Assistants are reviewed after the initial 90 days of employment and annually thereafter by the building administrator
Position Summary: An Instructional Assistant supports and assists the academic or physical needs of students with special needs in instructional programs and services. The support and assistance includes one-on-one or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management and implementation of positive behavior support plans.
Qualifications: Experience working in an educational setting, preferred

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, and
Must acquire and maintain a current and active CPR and basic first aid certification, and
Meet one of the requirements below:
1. Have completed at least two (2) years of post secondary study;
2. Possess an associates degree or higher;
3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment; or
4. “Para Educator Credential of Competency” as issued by PDE

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar
Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and administrators
Ability to build and maintain working relationships and positive rapport with students, staff, parents and administrators
Ability to organize and plan effectively
Ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities
Ability to use all applicable technological equipment and software to support student learning
Ability and knowledge to use technology to communicate with students, parents, staff, and administrators
Ability to carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision
Basic familiarity with adaptive and/or medical equipment as required for individual students
Understand and comply with confidentiality protocols
Understanding of foundations of special education
Understanding of diversity as related to disability, learning styles, and cultures
Understanding the process of delivery of instruction
Understanding learning environments and social interactions
Understanding components and reasons for assessment
Understanding of responsibility for professional and ethical practice demonstrated by fairness and impartiality
Understanding of the process of collaboration
Ability to perform basic clerical tasks
Knowledge of basic computer skills
Ability to maintain discipline of students in all school settings
Knowledge of operation of basic office machinery

Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities

Work with an individual or groups as directed by the classroom teacher to reinforce skill development
Work with individual, pairs, or groups of students to monitor or direct activities as directed by classroom teacher
If appropriate, monitor and tend to the physical needs of students as required.
Monitor students as necessary in all school settings including, but not limited to, cafeteria, hallways, library, classrooms, study halls, on and off bus, etc.
Complete clerical duties such as copying, assembling, laminating, answering phones, etc… as assigned by the classroom teacher
Other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or building administrator(s).
Provide a safe, secure and positive educational environment through appropriate student supervision and intervention
Assist with an individual student or groups of students as required by the IEP or the School District to reinforce educational skill development including but not limited to academic content areas and/or daily living skills
Use strategies and follow protocols for behavior management to meet the unique needs of each individual student as required by IEP and/or Employer
Prepare, adapt and modify educational materials and supplies to enhance student understanding and learning
Attend and complete successfully all staff development trainings and/or meetings as required by the employer
Practice appropriate hygienic precautions for student, self and the work environment
Twenty (20) hours of staff development activities related to assignment completed annually between July 1st and June 30th each year in accordance CHAPTER 14
Demonstrated ability to work with school age students
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities
Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areas
Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support
Is able to independently read, write, speak and comprehend the English language
Ability to lift, position, transport and maneuver students as needed
Ability to physically restrain student in accordance with District protocols

This job description may be updated and/or altered at the sole discretion of the employer.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function / duty / responsibility at acceptable standards as set by the employer. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

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