Impactful Instructional Aide — $155/Day + Benefits

Iu17; Dillsburg (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS is hiring an Intensive Instructional Aide for South Mountain Elementary School in Dillsburg, PA. The role runs 8:30 AM to 4 PM under the direction of a certified teacher, supporting students with IEPs and providing instructional and administrative assistance.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 48 college credits or ParaEd certification, clearances (state police, child abuse, FBI), health form, and mandated reporter training. CPR/First Aid/CPR preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire.
• Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment.
• Child Abuse Clearance for employment.
• FBI Fingerprinting
• School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification
• Act 126/Mandated Reporter training
• CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in the implementation of each student's educational program as outlined in their IEPs and according to the schedule and routine of the classroom program
• Work with students individually or in small group settings
• Act as a liaison in communicating with teachers and other intermediate unit or district staff about the ongoing needs of individual students
• Provide advice and possible solutions to teacher and other support staff concerning classroom-related issues
• Document information regarding the students, including needs, strengths, gains, and problems
• Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher or behavior support staff
• Escort students to lunch in cafeteria, gymnasium, music classroom, and auditorium for scheduled events
• Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as needed
• Provide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachers
• Oversee students while embarking and disembarking from school bus, as needed
• Participate in meetings to develop and update IEPs and Evaluation Reports, as requested
• Attend training sessions, in-service workshops, and update skills as necessary
• Assist students in activities of daily living and personal care skills, as needed including physically positioning students, toileting or assisting with the mobility of students with physical challenges
• Assist with administrative duties as directed such as recording grades, setting up equipment, preparing materials for instruction, etc.
• Promote a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS
• Understand and adhere to all ESS and intermediate unit policies and procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire

Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment

Child Abuse Clearance for employment

FBI Fingerprinting

School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test

Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification

Act 126/Mandated Reporter training

CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred

Job description

ESS is hiring an Intensive Instructional Aide for South Mountain Elementary School in Dillsburg, PA. The role runs 8:30 AM to 4 PM under the direction of a certified teacher, supporting students with IEPs and providing instructional and administrative assistance.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 48 college credits or ParaEd certification, clearances (state police, child abuse, FBI), health form, and mandated reporter training. CPR/First Aid/CPR preferred.