Classroom Assistant

STONY CREEK ELEMENTARY

Center Square (PA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Wissahickon School District - Stony Creek Elementary in Blue Bell, PA seeks a Classroom Assistant to support students with disabilities and assist teachers in delivering instruction.

Responsibilities include tutoring individuals or small groups, preparing materials, supervising students, and coordinating with staff. Qualifications include an associate degree or higher and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Starting pay is $31.92/hour, with full-time hours and onsite work.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher, or two years of college.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students with disabilities.
Ability to follow directions and implement instructional strategies under teacher supervision.
Commitment to confidentiality and professional discretion.
Additional qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Board.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in delivering instruction and provide tutorial help to individual or small groups.
Support day-to-day classroom operations and supervision of students.
Prepare instructional materials and teaching aids.
Handle routine clerical duties such as documentation and copying.
Collaborate with staff, including specialists and therapists, to support services.
Perform other related duties as directed by the teacher or principal.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Judgment

Confidentiality

Follow directions

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

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Classroom Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914030

Application Deadline: Sep 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Titles: Special Education Assistants (ClasroomAssistant, Elementary)

Job Classifications: Class 8 $31.92/hour (Classroom Assistant)

Qualifications: 1. High School Diploma; Associate’s or higher degree, or at least two years of study at an institution of higher education. 2. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate effectively with students with learning, physical and emotional disabilities. 3. Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment. 4. Ability to understand and follow directions and to implement instructional strategies under the supervision of a teacher. 5. Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality. 6. Any additional or alternative qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Board of School Directors.

Reports To and Evaluated By: The Special Education Assistant reports to and is evaluated by the Building Principal.

Principal Functions: To assist in the delivery of a student’s educational program under the direction of his or her teacher(s) so as to support student success in the educational program to the highest degree possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*: 1. Assists the teacher(s) in the delivery of instruction and provides tutorial assistance to the individual and/or small groups of students in the classroom. 2. Assists the teacher(s) with the day-to-day operation of the classroom. 3. Assists with the supervision of the assigned student(s) in the classroom or in other areas of the school and school grounds. 4. Assists the teacher(s) in the preparation of instructional materials and other teaching aids. 5. Handles routine clerical functions such as student documentation, record keeping, copying and disseminating materials. Special Education Assistant (Classroom Assistant and Child Specific) 6. Works confidentially and cooperatively with other staff members, including specialists and therapists, to incorporate student services within the classroom environment. 7. Performs other related duties as directed by the teacher(s) or building principal.

*This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete, and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and differentiates the position from others in the district.

Physical Necessities and Work Environment: Position requires sitting, standing, walking or moving throughout the building, often for extended periods of the workday. Must be able to hear (40 decibel loss maximum), verbally communicate, and have vision requirements of near acuity of 20 inches or less and far acuity of 20 feet or more with depth perception, accommodation and field vision. Required to move (push, pull, lift, carry, slide) office supplies weighing no more than 45 pounds. Also required to occasionally to lift student or assist with physical needs. Performs a variety of duties, able to make judgments and work under high level of stress. Climb stairs in and or around the building. May occasionally bend and/or reach to secure records/files from desk, shelves and filing cabinets. Requires use of either hand for simple grasping, fine manipulation, and push/pull functions. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. It is the responsibility of the employee to timely inform the Wissahickon School District’s Director of Personnel of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

WissahickonSchool District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $31.92 to $31.92 Per Hour