Instructional Assistant (Elementary Level)

Vacancy-School Year 2024-2025

Instructional Assistant Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM

(Elementary Level) Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $22.00

Availability: Immediately

Position Goals:

Assist students in their Learning Support and in general education.

Demonstrated ability to work, interact and cooperate effectively with others.

Satisfactory record of attendance.

Qualifications:

Minimum of forty-eight (48) post-secondary credits, associate’s degree or Bureau of Special Education Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators (Can be obtained in first year of employment).

Experience working with students with social, emotional, and behavior supports preferred.

Ability to function as part of a team composed of the teacher and aide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MINORITY APPLICANTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Upper Merion Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or non-relevant handicaps and disabilities in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504. The district’s commitment to non-discrimination extends to students, employees, prospective employees and the community. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or for information regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources Department, Upper Merion Area School District, 435 Crossfield Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Instructional Assistant (Elementary)