Instructional Assistant

Collegium Charter School; Exton (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking Instructional Assistants to support teachers and enhance student learning across K-12 environments. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education, display strong communication skills, and have relevant experience assisting teachers. The role includes helping with instruction and supervision of students while adhering to school policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education and PA Certification preferred.
• Experience as a classroom or special education assistant is required.
• Must have state-required clearances.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher with small group or individual instruction.
• Helps supervise and accompany students throughout the school campus.
• Maintains confidentiality and compliance with school regulations.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Tools

Basic computer operations

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
  
  
• Date Posted:
  6/5/2025
  
  

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:
6/5/2025

Location:
Collegium Charter School

Position: Instructional Assistant (IA)
Location: Opportunities may be available in all buildings K-12.
Benefit Eligible: Yes, positions working minimum 37.5 hours per week


We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
- Building Level IA (Seconday Openings)
- Classroom IA (Kindergarten & 1st Grade)


Job Responsibilities
This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to perform other duties requested by the supervisor and/or school administrator.

• Assists teacher with small group or individual instruction
• Provides instruction as directed in a clear, calm and respectful manner
• Assists teacher with essential classroom and classroom-related tasks
• Helps supervise and accompany students throughout the school campus
• Performs recess and dismissal duty as assigned
• Provides assistance during specials classes as assigned
• Provides class coverage as assigned
• Reinforces same behavioral expectations as teacher. Provides instruction in a clear, calm and respectful manner
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the teacher or school administration
• May assist in the training of other instructional assistants
• Enforces the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage Code
• Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school
• Demonstrates a genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students’ information, progress, and records.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and charter requirements, regulations, and laws
• Abides by the CCS Employee Manual, CCS policies and procedures, and the PA Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education and PA Certification preferred
• Experience and demonstrated competency as a classroom assistant, special education assistant, or equivalent experience
• Ability to solve practical problems, take initiative, and deal with a variety of variables
• Knowledge of basic computer operations
• Required Clearances include Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year of receipt
• Meets criteria for employment in a PA Public School

Work Environment and Physical Demands
The mental and 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate depending on the specific site

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