Remedial Assistant chez East Penn School District

Hours:
29 Hours/Week


JOB DESCRIPTION
Title:  Remedial Assistant
Organizational / Labor Relationship:  None
Status (FLSA):  10 month position, non-exempt, hourly
Reporting Relationships:  Ascending – Principal; descending - none
Position Summary:  The Remedial Assistant works at the specific direction of the professional staff in providing remedial students with supportive and supplemental instructional assistance in the area of reading and mathematics.  The Remedial Assistant is not a professional employee as defined by the Pennsylvania School Code.
Education: Associates Degree required.  Bachelors’ degree and teaching credentials preferred.
Experience:

1. Some experience in working with school-age children
2. Work experience in public schools preferred

1. Possesses a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license at all times
2. Can independently travel between locations in the East Penn School District without public transportation
3. Ability to independently read, write, speak and listen in the English language commensurate with normal expectations of a paraprofessional
4. Available to work every Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
5. Can calculate at least at a sixth grade level
6. Bi-lingual preferred

1. Provide supplemental instructional assistance for students through the review and reinforcement of reading and mathematics skills
2. Maintain a portfolio of prescriptions for each student and provide written progress reports on a regular basis
3. Attend all scheduled Remedial Assistant meetings
4. Complete all Remedial Assistant Federal paperwork as required

1. 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
2. Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areas
3. Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support

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.

EOE