Bilingual ELL Paraeducator – Student Support

School-District-of-Lancaster; Hamilton (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of Lancaster in Pennsylvania seeks an enthusiastic Educational Assistant to support teachers and students in daily classroom activities. You will help prepare materials, monitor safety, and assist with inclusive practices to promote learning and well-being.

The role emphasizes bilingual communication for ELL and Dual Immersion contexts, attention to detail, confidentiality, and teamwork. A strong service mindset and the ability to adapt to a busy school environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or High School Diploma/G.E.D. per PDE guidelines.
• Bilingual required for ELL and Dual Immersion.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Experience working with students preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Initiative, problem solving, teamwork, professionalism.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate a computer and applicable software and devices.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist children individually and in small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with preparation of educational materials, and audio-visual aids and equipment.
• Maintain organization of learning materials and ensure easy accessibility.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment for children.
• Provide students with appropriate level of assistance needed to complete assignments.
• Assist in monitoring of lunchroom, lavatories, playgrounds, and corridors/stairwells.
• Accompany students to and from various locations within the building as assigned.
• Assist with monitoring of students entering and leaving the building.
• Assist assigned students including those that require ambulatory support in getting on and off the bus in an orderly fashion
• Assist in handling student and parent needs.
• Report incidents and serious discipline problems to principal or designee and assist with providing support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Customer service

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Equity, diversity, inclusion

Bilingual

Education

Associates Degree or High School Diploma/G.E.D.

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

School District of Lancaster in Pennsylvania seeks an enthusiastic Educational Assistant to support teachers and students in daily classroom activities. You will help prepare materials, monitor safety, and assist with inclusive practices to promote learning and well-being.

The role emphasizes bilingual communication for ELL and Dual Immersion contexts, attention to detail, confidentiality, and teamwork. A strong service mindset and the ability to adapt to a busy school environment are essential.