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 in Palmyra, PA seeks an instructional aide to assist classroom teachers, support small groups, and supervise bus students as needed. The role requires helping students read, write, and do math at a 7th-grade level and may include classroom coverage and other duties assigned by administration.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and prior experience with children, plus strong organization and communication skills. The position begins August 24, 2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers and work with small groups of students.
• Support the classroom team and supervise bus students during arrival/dismissal.
• Provide classroom coverage and other duties as assigned by building administration.
• Assist and support students in reading, ELA, and math at a 7th grade level.

Skills

Experience with children

Organization skills

Communication skills

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.

Internal applicants are required to submit an application, resume, and letter of interest.

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