PT Aide

Williamsport Area School District; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Williamsport Area School District is seeking a part-time Aide for the 2026-2027 school year at Jackson Primary School. The position is 5 hours per day across 185 days, prorated, and requires a high school diploma or GED. Open to internal and external candidates; EOE.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers and staff to support students with various needs, and following district procedures. Internal applicants should apply online; external candidates must submit online applications.

Qualifications

• At least a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience assisting students is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to follow directions and support instructional staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher and staff in providing instructional and support services.
• Support students with various educational, behavioral and physical needs.
• Assist in classroom, computer labs, libraries, hallways, and other designated areas.
• Complete 20 hours of professional development per year.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patience with students

Teamwork with staff

Support diverse learners

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Applications will be accepted Friday, September 11, 2026 12:00 AM - Thursday, September 17, 2026 3:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

PT Aide, Degree or No Degree, JA

Job Description

Job Posting # SS02927

The Williamsport Area School District is accepting applications for anticipated, part-time aide positionfor the2026-2027 school year. This position isopen to applicants with or without a degree, location is Jackson PrimarySchool; subject to the determination of the Superintendent.Position is5 hour/185 day, during the school day, prorated, and is subject to the minimum requirements listed on the Job Descriptionwhich include, but are not limited to, a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Qualifications for this position shall be based upon applicable verified work experience and verified educational/training/credentials. An assessment is not required for this position. Qualifications for this position are defined solely by the District which; for internal candidates, includes an employee’s work attendance, disciplinary history, credentials and other job specific qualifications. Wages are as defined by the current bargaining unit agreement. EOE.

Open to Internal & External candidates. Current employees should complete an INTERNAL job application. External candidates, please complete the online application. All bids and applications must be submitted online for consideration. EOE. [e-mail] assistance.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINEIS SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION - AIDE

Basic Functions:

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the teacher/staff in providing instructional and/or support services to students. Such assistance could be provided to students in regular education programs or students with special needs, which may include physical assistance, educational assistance, or both. Such assistance could also be provided to at-risk students and their families. He/she should be comfortable instructing students by modeling desirable behaviors and skills. He/she should possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Work is performed under the supervision of a teacher (or professional staff member) and is reviewed while in progress and/or upon completion.

He/she may be required to provide assistance in the classroom, or specifically designated areas to include, but not limited to, computer labs, libraries, hallways, study halls, lavatories, cafeteria and/or playgrounds.

Education & Experience:

Subject to the provisions of No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education, obtained an Associates (or higher) degree, or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics or to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate. Requires previous experience and a desire to assist and work with students with various educational, behavioral and physical needs. Licensed medical credentials will be required for designated positions.

This position may require participation in verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution and non-violent safe physical crisis intervention training provided by the District or appropriate agency.

This position requires current first aid and CPR training, when assigned to a personal care position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

This position requires demonstrated patience and the ability to relate to students, parents, and all staff members, of all cultural backgrounds and experiences, in a manner that develops student confidence in benefiting from the educational process. Position may require the physical ability to provide assistance using non-violent safe crisis intervention procedures when controlling or preventing potentially violent situations. A written assessment with a score of 70% or better may be required, at the discretion of district administration. Requires a demonstrated desire to assist and work with students who have various educational and physical needs. Has the ability to diffuse disruptive situations. Requires the ability to understand and adjust to changes in the educational environment. Knowledge of general clerical practices and procedures is required. If assigned to transition/commute to various schools throughout the day to provide necessary coverage (i.e. Floater Aide), employee must have a valid driver’s license.

Authority & Responsibilities:

• Assists students on an individual and/or group basis answering questions, tutoring students (under teacher supervision), and providing physical assistance when necessary to assist the student(s) in meeting his/her needs. (E)
• Works with building principals, teachers and parents to teach and model pro-social, desirable behavior and to modify students’ unacceptable or disruptive behavior (E)
• Assists school personnel and/or student(s) to arrange the school’s environment to best meet the students’ physical and psychological needs. (E)
• Collaborates with building principals, school staff, students and student families in forming positive relationships and modifying attitudes. (E)
• Assists in student control and relieves the teacher and or supervisor of routine non-educational duties. (E)
• Assists in the supervision of cafeteria, playground areas, lunch areas, bus areas, libraries, computer labs, hallways, study halls, lavatories, and other areas as designated by the building principal and/or supervisor. (E)
• Demonstrates creativity and flexibility with the daily routine of the school day. (E)
• Performs the ability to provide assistance using non-violent, safe crisis procedures, when properly trained. (E)
• May be required to transport students when appropriate and deemed necessary, and make telephone calls/home contacts regarding student attendance issues.
• Communicates effectively (orally and in writing) with administrators, staff, students and the public. (E)
• Is able to speak and write in a clear and concise manner. (E)
• Must possess a working knowledge of educational and office equipment and technology, including but not limited to email, voicemail, office software, computer, telephones, etc… (E)
• Maintains confidentiality of all business related information. (E)
• Requires 20 hours of professional development per year. (E)
• Performs other related functions as directed by the Director and/or Supervisor(s) of Special Education, building principal(s) and/or designee(s). (E)

Physical Requirements:

Heavy-Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

This position may involve the controlling of others – seizing, holding, controlling and/or otherwise subduing violent, assaultive or physically threatening persons to defend self or prevent injury. In these cases, body strength and agility of all four limbs is required.

Auditory and Visual Requirements:

Within normal ranges with or without correction.

Equipment Used:

Office equipment such as computers, fax machines, telephones, copiers, etc.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to modify essential functions of the job, or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

2780 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-327-5500, ext. 40200
570-601-3962
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