Part-time Instructional Assistant- Interact

School District of Springfield Township; East Oreland (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Great benefits

PTO

Job summary

The School District of Springfield Township is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students with disabilities under the supervision of the special education teacher and principal. This role includes helping during Interact Club activities before or after school and on weekends throughout the school year.

Candidates should have experience with special needs and enjoy working with children. Meeting PA qualification requirements or pursuing the Paraeducator Credential is required or

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special needs is preferred.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• Must be considered highly qualified in PA by completing at least one listed requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing services for students with disabilities under the direction of the special education teacher and principal.
• Support students with special needs during Interact Club activities before/after school and on weekends.
• Follow any other job-related instructions and perform duties requested by the supervisor.

Skills

Special needs experience

Child friendly

Education

Two years postsecondary study (48 credits)

Associate degree or higher

Paraeducator Credential of Competence

Job description

District Overview:

The School District of Springfield Township (SDST) in Montgomery County, PA borders Philadelphia and is incredibly accessible to surrounding areas by just a short drive. A cornerstone of our district is providing the best free and public education to the students in Springfield Township. We deeply value and respect the employees who are committed to helping us provide an inclusive environment for all students and staff. Members of our team enjoy competitive salaries, great benefits, PTO and more! View more information about our Equity Initiative here.

Qualifications:

Previous experience working with students with special needs is preferred.

Must enjoy working with children.

Must be considered highly qualified in the state of PA by completing at least one of the listed requirements below:

• a. Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study (48 credits) or


• b. Possess an associated degree or higher or


• c. Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment (Paraeducator Credential of Competence).


• - If you do not meet these requirements but are interested in obtaining the Paraeducator Credential, please review information here.

Description:

The School District of Springfield Township is seeking candidates with the desire to work with students and the ability to relate well within the school community. SDST is committed to diversity in our workplace and welcomes the opportunity to consider all candidates.

The Instructional Assistant fills a critical role in implementing and serving students with disabilities under the direction of the special education teacher and principal.

The position will work supporting students with special needs during Interact Club activities before or after school/weekends during the school year.

This list of responsibilities in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The candidate will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by the supervisor of the position.

Terms of employment:

The position will work as needed depending on the activity/sport schedule.

If you are an external candidate and you are offered a position with the School District of Springfield Township, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working: State Police Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), FBI Fingerprints (Act 114), School Health Record - includes physical & tb test, Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report, PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release form(s).

To find more information about how to complete these documents go to the district Employment Opportunities website.