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2022-2023 Substitute Instructional Assistant

Southern Lehigh School District

Posted on: 26 May 2023

Job Location: Smethport, US

Job Description:

Position Type:
Substitutes/Substitute Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
6/21/2022

Location:
Southern Lehigh School District
Term/Hours: 2022-2023 School Year / Part-Time Substitute Instructional Assistant (3-6 hours per day)

Location: High School (grades 9-12), Middle School (grades 7 & 8), Intermediate School (grades 4-6), Elementary Schools (K-3)

Pay: $17.80 per hour

The Southern Lehigh School District welcomes substitute Instructional Assistants and Paraeducators to join our team for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you for your interest.

Qualifications:

Associate Degree or at least two years of post secondary study (completion of 48 credits) or
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent and the presentation of a "Credential of Competency" for Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania as issued by PDE

Required Background Checks:

The following background checks (clearances) are also required for employment in schools. Information on how to obtain these checks/clearances can be found at www.slsd.org > employment > background checks (clearances).

PA Child Abuse History (must be within the past year)
PA State Criminal History Check (must be within the past year)
Federal Criminal History Record (must be within the past year)
A TB skin test or IGRA (interferon-gamma release assay) blood test used in the detecting of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (must be within the past three months)
Employment physical

Work/Job Related Experience:

Experience working in an educational setting or with students preferred.

Purpose/Objective:

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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 carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision.
Understand and comply with confidentiality protocols.
Understanding of diversity as related to disability, learning styles, and cultures.
Understanding learning environments and social interactions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

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.
Provide a safe, secure and positive educational environment through appropriate student supervision and intervention.
Use strategies and follow protocols for behavior management to meet the unique needs of each individual student as required by IEP and/or Employer.
The above is not intended to be a complete listing of all job responsibilities, and there may be other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements which are requisite to complete the functions/duties/responsibilities listed above:

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, locations associated with school events and field trips and office areas.
Ability to lift, position, transport and maneuver students as needed.
Ability to physically restrain students in accordance with District protocols.

Location:

Southern Lehigh School District is located approximately 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 15 minutes south of Allentown. Southern Lehigh is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a passion for learning.

Please complete an online application at www:slsd.org, Employment, Job Postings and attach supporting documentation (resume and recommendation letters). Prospective applicants must be prepared to submit transcripts/PDE certification and required background checks that are valid no more than one year from the date of issue.

Application deadline: Open

Note: This posting may be closed or removed at any time.

Southern Lehigh School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For further information, contact: Title IX Officer, Southern Lehigh School District, 5775 Main Street, Center Valley, PA 18034.

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