Academic Support Assistant

East Penn School District; Alburtis (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

East Penn School District seeks an Academic Support Assistant to provide remedial reading and mathematics support under professional staff direction at Alburtis Elementary School.

Associates degree is required; a bachelor’s degree and teaching credentials are preferred. The role is a 10-month, non-exempt, hourly position with travel between district locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; bachelor’s degree and teaching credentials preferred.
• Some experience working with school-age children.
• Public schools experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students as they work with learning activities and materials prepared by Title I staff.
• Provide supplemental instructional assistance for reading and mathematics skills.
• Maintain a portfolio of prescriptions for each student and provide written progress reports regularly.
• Attend all scheduled Academic Support Assistant meetings.
• Complete all related Federal paperwork for Academic Support Assistants.

Skills

PA driver’s license

Travel between locations

English language proficiency

Education

Associates degree

Bachelors degree & teaching credentials preferred

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Academic Support Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/19/2026
• Location:
  Alburtis Elementary School
• Closing Date:
  10/25/2026

Hours

29 Hours/Week

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title

Academic Support Assistant

Organizational / Labor Relationship

East Penn Education Support Professionals

Status (FLSA)

10 month position, non-exempt, hourly

Reporting Relationships

Ascending – Principal; descending - none

Position Summary

The Academic Support 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 Academic Support Assistant is not a professional employee as defined by the Pennsylvania School Code.

Education

Associates Degree required. Bachelors' degree and teaching credentials preferred.

Experience

• Some experience in working with school-age children
• Work experience in public schools preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Possesses a valid Pennsylvania driver's license at all times
• Can independently travel between locations in the East Penn School District without public transportation
• Ability to independently read, write, speak and listen in the English language commensurate with normal expectations of a paraprofessional

Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist students as they work with learning activities and materials prepared by the Title I professional staff
• Provide supplemental instructional assistance for students through the review and reinforcement of reading and mathematics skills
• Maintain a portfolio of prescriptions for each student and provide written progress reports on a regular basis
• Attend all scheduled Academic Support Assistant meetings
• Complete all Academic Support Assistant Federal paperwork as required

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

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