Building Aide Level ll

Penn Manor; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Manor School District is seeking a Building Aide Level II at LeTort Elementary to support students in reading and math. The role involves following lesson plans, using assessments, and reinforcing strategies to boost progress.

You'll collaborate with classroom teachers, communicate student progress to staff and families, and provide supplemental materials while performing other duties as assigned by the principal. This part-time position runs up to 25 hours per week, 180 days per year.

Qualifications

• Must have completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (transcripts required); OR obtain an associate’s (or higher) degree
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations needed
• Knowledge of Public School Code
• Valid PA Driver’s license and /or access to independent transportation
• Pre-employment requirements as designated by the PA School Code

Responsibilities

• Follow lesson plans to instruct and reinforce present reading and math curricula and identify prerequisite foundational skills as needed
• Utilize assessment tools including core phonics, CDT’s DIBELS, DRA, QRI, reading tests, math benchmarks, teacher observations, writings, and running records
• Monitor and evaluate student progress in reading and math; reinforce skills to promote independence in reading and math
• Instruct and reinforce vocabulary to aid in understanding and develop background knowledge
• Communicate with teachers concerning student progress and curriculum
• Evaluate student progress and communicate with teachers and parents; provide input for Instructional Support Team meetings
• Provide supplemental materials to support students and classroom teachers
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Skills

Reading instruction

Math instruction

Assessment tools

Communication

Classroom support

Education

Two years of college

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Penn Manor School District – Building Aide Level ll

Posting: 11/4/26 - 11/18/26

Location: LeTort Elementary

Status: 180 Days/yr

Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal/Classroom Teacher

Schedule: 5 Hours between 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Not to exceed 25 hours per week.

Summary

Provide support to students in reading including teaching and re-teaching skills, assessing progress, and reinforcing reading strategies. Provide support to students in math, including teaching and re-teaching skills, assessing progress and reinforcing math strategies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Follow lesson plans to instruct and reinforce present reading and math curricula and identify prerequisite foundational skills as needed.
2. Utilize assessment tools including core phonics, CDT’s DIBELS, DRA, QRI, reading tests, math benchmarks, teacher observations, writings, and running records.
3. Monitor and evaluate student progress in reading and math. Evaluate student strengths and needs including monitoring students’ reading comprehension, reinforcing skills and strategies to promote independent reading; and reinforcing skills and strategies to promote independence in math calculations and applications.
4. Instruct and reinforce vocabulary to aid in understanding and develop background knowledge.
5. Communicate with teachers concerning student progress and curriculum.
6. Evaluate student progress and communicate with teachers and parents. Provide input on student progress for Instructional Support Team meetings and Multidisciplinary Evaluations.
7. Provide supplemental materials to support students and classroom teachers.
8. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Qualifications

• Must have completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (transcripts required); OR obtain an associate’s (or higher) degree
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations needed
• Knowledge of Public School Code
• Valid PA Driver’s license and /or access to independent transportation
• Pre-employment requirements as designated by the PA School Code

Physical Requirements and Sensory Abilities

• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
• Considerable bending and twisting of the body requiredSome stooping and squatting required
• Ability to lift and/or carry supplies up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, or move throughout the building for extended periods.
• Normal school building environment
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures with varying humidity levels
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and problem solve detailed and highly technical written and verbal communications

(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.)