Substitute Instructional Aide (2026-27 School Year)

Conewago; Conewago Township (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Conewago is seeking a Substitute Instructional Aide for the 2026-27 school year. You will work under the supervision of a certified staff member to assist with students in the classroom and to free teachers for curriculum development.

Responsibilities include supporting reading, language arts, math, and computer instruction, guiding students individually or in groups, and assisting with assessments and daily activities. Hours vary by building.

Qualifications

• Assist with reinforcing reading, language arts, mathematics and computer instruction.
• Ability to work with students individually and in small groups.
• Experience with classroom routines and basic record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce core skills and instructional programs.
• Support professional staff in administering and correcting classroom exercises and assessments.
• Assist with classroom preparations and instructional material distribution according to student needs.
• Maintain records of student learning and performance as required.

Job description

Substitute Instructional Aide (2026-27 School Year) JobID: 698

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Instructional Aide
• Date Posted:
  7/6/2026
• Date Available:
  2026-2027

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assists with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Application Procedure

All applicants must complete the entire online application and upload resume (if available). All applicants will be required to provide updated PA Child Abuse History clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, and Federal Criminal History Record. All applicants will be subject to the requirements set forth under Act 168 of 2014.

NOTE: Hours will vary depending on the building.

EOE