26-27 #45 - Title I Paraprofessional

Northern York County School District; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Elementary School in the Northern York County School District is seeking a 10-month Instructional Aide to support students during the school year, working 6.5 hours daily from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at a rate of $15.30 per hour.

The role includes tutoring, collaboration with teachers, administering assessments, maintaining FERPA confidentiality, and assisting with materials preparation and progress reporting to teachers and administrators.

Qualifications

• Secondary high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of college study or an associate degree (or CAPE competency) required.
• Basic computer skills and PDE clearances required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring for students.
• Perform and monitor instructional activities as directed by the Title I teacher and/or principal.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff in students' educational development.
• Assist with administration of assessments and progress monitoring tools.
• Collect and compile student assessment scores and records.
• Maintain updates on student progress and needs with teachers/administrators.

Skills

Tutoring

Collaboration with teachers

Assessment administration

FERPA confidentiality

Materials preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college or Associate's degree

CAPE/competency requirement

Job description

Date Posted

8/31/2026

Location

Northern Elementary School

Closing Date

09/10/2026

Position Purpose

10-Month position working when school is in session

8:30 AM- 3:30 PM (6.5.hours/day)

2026-2027 Class III, Instructional Aide, rate of pay: $15.30 / hr.

This position is responsible for providing assistance with the physical, educational and social needs of students.

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring for students.
• 2. Perform and monitor instructional activities as directed by the Title I teacher and/or principal.
• 3. Collaborate with teachers and staff in the overall educational development of students.
• 4. Assist with the administration of local, state, and/or national assessment measures and progress monitoring tools.
• 5. Assist in the collecting and compiling of student assessment scores and records.
• 6. Provide updates to appropriate teachers and/or administrators regarding student academic progress, behavioral changes or concerns, and physical needs.
• 7. May assist or conduct parent involvement activities.
• 8. Complete required district training programs and continuing education hours as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
• 9. May assist with enrichment or summer extended learning opportunities.
• 10. Adhere to daily duties and instructional schedules as established by the teacher and/or principal.
• 11. Recognize teacher and/or principal as having authority in managing all student programs.
• 12. Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, bulletin boards, and other displays.
• 13. Encourage and model a positive, mutually supportive classroom and building environment.
• 14. Strictly comply with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) confidentiality obligations.

Additional Duties

• Maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Perform clerical, housekeeping and other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or principal.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

All paraprofessionals in schools supported by Title I funds in part or in full, must have a secondary high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, paraprofessional must have two full years of study at an institution of higher learning, an Associate's (or higher) degree, or demonstrated competency in basic academic skills as determined by the CAPE test. Basic computer competency skills are required.

The following clearances must be provided upon hire and updated every five years in accordance with Act 153: PA State Police-Act 34, Child Abuse- Act 151, and FBI Fingerprint-Act 114. Child Abuse training (or proof of completion) in accordance with Act 126 upon hire and repeated every five years thereafter. A negative TB test is required upon hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Ability and desire to work with children of all abilities. Confidentiality and patience are essential.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Activities: Sitting 40%, walking/standing 60%, occasional lifting required up to 50 lbs.

Vision: Normal

Mental Demands: Ability to interpret, analyze, problem solve; detailed written and verbal communications

Environment: Moderate noise level; Hot, cold, dry, wet conditions, blood-borne pathogens, indoor and outdoor conditions

Employee must be able to accomplish the performance responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their Supervisor of any and all reasonable accommodation requests. Northern York County School District is an equal opportunity employer.