Anticipated LTS Instructional Assistant (Kindergarten) - Approx. January 2027 through April 2027

Upper Moreland Township School District, Inc; Upper Moreland Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Moreland Township School District, Inc. is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the Primary School (K-2) to support multiple students. The role reports to the building principal and is part-time with a January 2027 through April 2027 schedule.

Responsibilities include assisting students, bus duties, field trips, and data collection while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to district policies. CPR/First Aid is preferred and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Regularly able to talk, hear, and use hands to move objects.
• Must pass all background and security checks.
• Comply with district employment policies and laws.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and assistance to students.
• Assists student in boarding and/or riding bus.
• Accompanies student on field trips.
• Observes and reports unusual or atypical student behavior to teacher.
• Respects confidentiality of pupil records and school reports.
• Assist in collecting academic data.
• Assists teacher with development of learning materials.
• Provides classroom support to the teacher.
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and clean learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

Instructional Assistant
Department: Upper Moreland Primary School (K-2)
Reports to: Assigned Building Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) – Educational Support Professional Association
Schedule: Part Time, Approx. January 2027 through April 2027

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

SUMMARY:

Performs any combination of the following duties and responsibilities. An Instructional Assistant provides support to more than one student.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following:
(Other appropriate duties may be assigned.)

• Provides support and assistance to students
• Assists student in boarding and/or riding bus.
• Accompanies student on field trips.
• Observes and reports unusual or atypical student behavior to teacher.
• Respects the confidential nature of pupil records and school reports.
• Assist in the collection of academic data.
• Assists teacher with the development of learning materials.
• Provides classroom support to the teacher.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to grasp and move. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may be required to push students in wheelchair/adaptive equipment.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, 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, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.

Postings current as of 10/18/2026 12:46:52 AM CST.

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