Remedial Assistant - English Language Development (ELD)

East Penn School District; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

East Penn School District is seeking a Remedial Assistant - English Language Development (ELD) for 29 hours per week during a 10-month term. The role provides supplemental instruction in reading and mathematics under supervision of professional staff; prior paraprofessional experience in schools is preferred.

The position requires an Associate's Degree; a Bachelor's degree and teaching credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Bachelors’ degree and teaching credentials preferred.
• Work experience in public schools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental instructional assistance for reading and mathematics under supervision of professional staff.
• Attend all scheduled Remedial Assistant meetings.
• Complete all Remedial Assistant Federal paperwork if applicable.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Teaching credentials preferred

Job description

Job Description

Title: Remedial Assistant - English Language Development (ELD)

Hours

29 Hours/Week

Job Description

Title: Remedial Assistant - English Language Development (ELD)

Organizational / Labor Relationship: None

Status (FLSA): 10 month position, non-exempt, hourly

Reporting Relationships: Ascending - Principal; descending - none

Position Summary: The Remedial Assistant works at the specific direction of the professional staff in providing remedial students with supportive and supplemental instructional assistance in the area of reading and mathematics. The Remedial Assistant is not a professional employee as defined by the Pennsylvania School Code.

Education: Associates Degree required. Bachelors’ degree and teaching credentials preferred.

Experience

• Some experience in working with school-age children
• Work experience in public schools preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Possesses a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license at all times
• Can independently travel between locations in the East Penn School District without public transportation
• Ability to independently read, write, speak and listen in the English language commensurate with normal expectations of a paraprofessional
• Bi-lingual preferred

Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental instructional assistance for students through the review and reinforcement of reading and mathematics skills
• Attend all scheduled Remedial Assistant meetings
• Complete all Remedial Assistant Federal paperwork if applicable

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areas
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support

This job description may be updated and/or altered at the sole discretion of the employer.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function / duty / responsibility at acceptable standards as set by the employer. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

EOE