Aide II

Towanda Jr/Sr High School; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Towanda Area School District invites applications for Aide II at Towanda Jr/Sr High School in Towanda, PA. The role provides support to students under a certified teacher, in one-on-one or small-group settings, and in various school activities and environments. Starting date to be determined.

This Part-Time position requires working with students to access curriculum, communicating health concerns to staff, and maintaining records. CPR/First Aid and required clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 48 post-secondary credits required.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid certification.
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination.
• Submit criminal history report (Pa State Police).
• Submit clearances per Act 151 and Federal act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to assigned student(s) under a certified teacher.
• Assist in one-on-one or small group settings as directed.
• Support student access to curriculum and activities.
• Communicate health concerns to teachers and staff.
• Maintain records as required.
• Model professional behavior and support public education.

Skills

Paraprofessional training

Education

Associates degree or 48 post-secondary credits

CPR and First Aid certification

Pre-employment medical examination

Criminal history report submission

Clearance report submission

Federal Criminal History Record

Job description

Aide II

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Job Details

Job ID: 5981310
Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TOWANDA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: AIDE II
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
GROUP: TAESPA
REPORTS TO: Principal; Principal/Student Services Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY
Provide support to assigned student(s) under the direction of a certified teacher. This support can be direct and one-on-one as well as in small groups and is not limited to any specific environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance to assigned student(s) or small groups of students as directed by a certified teacher or administrator.
• Accompany and support assigned student(s) in a variety of environments throughout the school and community.
• Assist assigned student(s) in accessing the curriculum and school activities successfully and independently.
• Communicate special information and health concerns to certified teacher(s), administrator(s) and/or health staff as appropriate.
• Encourage appropriate peer socialization in classroom and social settings as directed by certified teacher or administrator.
• Produce and maintain records as required.
• Serve as a positive role model for students in all aspects of performance, demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of public education.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in arrival and departure of students, if assigned.
• Assist teachers in modifying and adapting assignments in order for the assigned student(s) to participate in the curriculum and/or activities.
• Participate in meetings, workshops and conferences as required.
• Support public education and student achievement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the certified teacher(s) or supervising administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree or 48 post-secondary education credits or successful completion of a paraprofessional training program required
• Must possess experience and knowledge of students with special needs
• Must complete the minimum number of hours of Professional Development annually based on assignment
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid certification
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
• Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Ability to perform repetitive motion
• Some stooping, kneeling, bending and twisting of the body
• Ability to lift/carry supplies weighing no more than 30 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods of timeAbility to provide safe physical management (restrain) of students when necessary

SENSORY ABILITIES

• Visual acuity
• Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical classroom environment
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)

TEMPERAMENT

• Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to develop positive relations with stakeholders

COGNITIVE ABILITY

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Must possess technology skills
• Must appropriately handle confidential information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job

Approved May, 2019

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shari Williams
• District Office
• Towanda, Pennsylvania 18848
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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