Instructional Aide Building Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Merion School District in Ardmore, Pennsylvania is seeking Instructional Aide Building Substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year. Building Substitutes will work a set schedule and fill in for absent Instructional Aides or to support other needs in the building on a day-to-day basis.

Under the direction of Student Services, the Instructional Aide provides ongoing support to students with disabilities and may be assigned to support an individual student, a group of students, a general

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred
• Experience in a classroom setting preferred; Teacher certification preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, administrators
• Ability to track and monitor student progress using prescribed process
• Ability to build mentoring relationships with students

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities under Student Services direction
• Provide substitutes for absent Instructional Aides or support needs in building
• Work with individual students, groups or classrooms as needed
• Report student progress using prescribed processes

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Classroom experience

Role model

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in education/psychology

Job description

Instructional Aide Building Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year

Lower Merion School District Lower Merion School District - Ardmore, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5883494

Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Lower Merion School District has openings for Instructional Aide Building Substitutes. Building Substitutes will work a set schedule and fill in for absent Instructional Aides or to support other needs in the building on a day to day basis.

Under the direction of Student Services, the Instructional Aide provides ongoing support to students with disabilities. Students with disabilities include any students who receive a specialized educational program under state or federal law and any students receiving special intervention due to an identified educational need. The aide can be assigned to support an individual student, a group of students, a general education classroom, a special education classroom or any combination of these assignments as student and program needs dictate.

• Associate's Degree required (60 or more relevant college credits may be considered in lieu of Associate's Degree), however, Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology or related field strongly preferred
• Experience in a classroom setting preferred Teacher certification preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, administrators
• Ability to track and monitor student progress using prescribed process
• Ability to build positive, mentoring relationship with students to enhance student progress
• Ability to follow specific directions consistently and completely
• Ability to act as an appropriate role model for students

Positions available for Elementary School/Middle School/High School

Rate of pay: $140.00/Day

Calendar follows student calendar.

This position is not benefits eligible.

Applicants must have Act 34 and 151 clearances and FBI registration number. New hire clearances must be updated within one year from hire date.

If hired for this position, you will be assigned to one school building and report to that school everyday that students attend.

This is a rolling posting and individuals will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. This posting may close at the discretion of the District and without notice.

The Lower Merion School District has a firm commitment to equal opportunity in the workplace. We seek a talented workforce that reflects a diverse representation of sociocultural identities including, but not limited to, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender expression identity or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional