Instructional Aide

Palmyra Area School District; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Job summary

Palmyra Area School District is seeking an instructional aide to support teachers, work with small groups, and help supervise students. The role includes coverage duties and assisting with reading, ELA, and math at a 7th grade level.

The position operates under a support staff contract. No district health benefits are provided, but a $500 healthcare stipend is offered annually. You may be required to pass clearances prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Assist and support students in reading, ELA, and math at a 7th grade level.
• Experience working with children; strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers and work with small groups.
• Supervise bus students for arrival and dismissal.
• Provide classroom coverage as needed by building administration.

Skills

Experience with children

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This is a job posting based which falls under the support staff contract. This position will begin August 24, 2026.

Job Overview:

The instructional aide will assist classroom teachers, work with small groups of students, support the classroom teachers on the team, and other duties may include supervision of bus students for arrival and dismissal, classroom coverage, other duties as assigned by building administration. Must be able to assist and support students in reading, ELA, and math at a 7th grade level.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• Demonstrated or prior experience working with children, and excellent organization and communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Minimum starting rate of $15.14 - $16.91 per hour – credit may be given for relevant experience.
• No district paid health benefits, coverage available for purchase at 100% employee cost.
  • A $500 healthcare stipend is provided in June of each year of completion.

If hired, a PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, and FBI Background Check will be required.

Questions? Contact HR.

Mrs. Angela Hepner, Director of Human Resources
Palmyra Area School District, District Office
1125 Park Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078
[e-mail] (preferred)
[phone], Option 9