Full-Time Instructional Assistant

Salisbury Township School District; Farmington Township (PA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury Township School District has a full-time vacancy for an Instructional Assistant. The successful candidate will support students, teachers and administrators, reinforcing knowledge and skills in one-to-one and group settings.

Starting salary is $21.07/hour, 6.5 hours/day, Monday-Friday, with CPR/First Aid certifications required. Qualifications include two years of postsecondary study or an associate's degree or higher, and ParaEducator Credential of Competency or PDE certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two years of postsecondary study or an associate's degree or higher.
• ParaEducator Credential of Competency or PDE credential.
• CPR/First Aid certifications required and current.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual students or groups per IEP to reinforce skills.
• Provide safe, positive environment and supervision.
• Follow behavior management protocols per IEP/Employer.
• Supervise before school, during recess, lunch, and dismissal.
• Assist teachers with adapting materials to aid learning.
• Monitor students in all settings and accompany absences.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Technology skills

Education

Two years of postsecondary study

Associate's degree or higher

ParaEducator Credential of Competency

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted:
  8/19/2026
• Location:
  Salisbury Township School District

Full-Time Instructional Assistant

Salisbury Township School District has a full-time vacancy in the position of Instructional Assistant. The successful candidate will support students, teachers and administrators in the learning environment by reinforcing knowledge, skills and strategies in both one-to-one and small and large group settings. Knowledge of the process of instruction and assessment is preferred. The Instructional Assistant must be able to effectively communicate with all stakeholders and build and maintain positive working relationships. The position is full-time, 6.5 hours/day, Monday-Friday, starting salary $21.07/hour. Qualifications: Preferred 2 years of college of PA credential certificate, CPR/First Aid certification; competency with written and spoken English language; ability to effectively communicate with young children and adults; ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision; ability and willingness to collaborate; basic understanding of the teaching, learning and assessment process; ability to plan and organize efficiently and effectively; and ability to work ethically and professionally.

Deadline for Applications: September 11, 2026

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with an individual student or groups of students as required by the IEP or the School District to reinforce educational skill development including but not limited to academic content areas and/or daily living skills.
• Provide a safe, secure, and positive educational environment through appropriate student supervision and intervention.
• Uses strategies and follows protocols for behavior management to meet the unique needs of each individual student as required by IEP and/or Employer.
• Supervise students before school, during recess and/or lunch, during dismissal and other times when assigned by the principal.
• Assist teachers preparing, adapting and modifying educational materials and supplies to enhance students' understanding and learning.
• Monitor students in all settings, including but not limited to: cafeteria, hallways, bathrooms, library, on and off the bus, etc.
• Assist students with studies following a student's absence.
• Assist the front office duties as assigned by the principal.
• Document data as directed by assigned teacher, principal, or Supervisor of Special Education.
• Attend and complete successfully all staff development, trainings, and/or meetings as required by the employer.
• Complete twenty (20) hours of staff development activities related to assignments completed annually between July 1st and June 30th each year in accordance with CHAPTER 14. Not mandatory for Instructional Assistants working in the office for that school year.
• Complete/renew CPR and First Aid certifications and remain certified.
• Attend to students' daily living needs including personal hygiene, bodily fluids, diapering, toileting, and grooming.
• Demonstrate initiative for carrying out all assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator/assigned teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma.
• Meet one of the requirements for Highly Qualified Status as outlined below:

a. Have completed at least two (2) years of postsecondary study;

b. Possess an associate's degree or higher;

c. Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through the Salisbury Township School District assessment; or

d. "ParaEducator Credential of Competency" as issued by PDE

• Current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). These certifications must be maintained during employment.
• Additional job requirements may apply for those assigned to federally funded programs including Title I and Special Education.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently is required to stand, stoop and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to manage courteous communications with others, including those who are upset or angry, both via the telephone, in writing and in person.

SENSORY ABILITIES

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, write, read, type, talk, communicate, comprehend and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, fingers, arms and legs to handle or feel and reach, including repetitive motions with all limbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This employee must be available during normal business hours, and may be required, on occasion, to attend some meetings and/or events in the evening or during the weekend. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

TEMPERAMENT

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.

Able to make judgments and work under high levels of stress.

COGNITIVE ABILITY

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, technical manuals, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.

Ability to plan, organize and delegate tasks.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a timely manner.

Ability to exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills.

SPECIFIC SKILLS

Must possess sound judgment, reasoning, and decision-making skills.

Must possess leadership and management skills.

Must possess technology skills.

Ability to develop group consensus.

(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.)

EEO STATEMENT

Salisbury Township School District is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, handicap or disability, AIDS or HIV status, union membership or national origin/ethnicity in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, VII, IX, and Section 504.

For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, and/or information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact the Coordinator of Human Resources (Title VI, Title IX Coordinator, and Section 504 Coordinator) at 1140 Salisbury Road, Allentown, PA 18103 610-797-2062.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS

Non-Exempt; 9 month position, Instructional Assistants will work all days school is in session when students normally occupy the building.