Teacher Support Aides

Downingtown Area School District; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Telemedicine service

State Pension System (PSERS)

Job summary

Downingtown Area School District is hiring Teacher Support Aides to provide essential clerical and creative support to teachers, allowing them to focus on student instruction. The role is based in various district buildings and offers up to 35 hours of work per week.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior experience, as well as skills in record keeping and communication. Benefits include participation in the State Pension System and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and creative assistance to teachers.
• Operate and refill office machines as necessary.
• Assist in preparation of exams and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Provide clerical support to the assigned department.

Skills

Accurate record keeping skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good clerical and computer skills

Ability to work independently

Good organizational skills

Proficiency in technology

Education

High school diploma plus one year experience in a similar position

Tools

Photocopier

Laminator

Poster maker

Ellison machine

Book binding machine

Job description

Position: Teacher Support Aides

Locations: District Buildings (based upon available position)

Pay Rate: $16.88 per hour

Schedule: Up to 35 hours per week based on building needs, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar

Benefit Eligible: Yes - dependent upon number of hours per week in position

Effective Date: ASAP

Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:

• Beaver Creek Elementary
• Bradford Heights Elementary
• Brandywine Wallace Elementary
• East Ward Elementary
• Lionville Elementary
• Pickering Valley Elementary
• Shamona Creek Elementary
• Springton Manor Elementary
• Uwchlan Hills Elementary
• West Bradford Elementary
• Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
• Downingtown Middle School
• Lionville Middle School
• Downingtown High School East
• Downingtown High School West
• STEM Academy

Job Summary: To provide clerical and creative assistance to teachers to relieve them of non‑instructional tasks, so that the teachers can concentrate on student instruction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus one year experience in a similar position
• Accurate record keeping skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good clerical and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and have good organizational skills
• Ability to operate standard office machines
• Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record‑check requirements (click here for more information about required clearances)
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment

Duties & Responsibilities

Teacher Support - Elementary

• Operate photocopier and clear paper jams; may act as key operator for copier
• Operate and refills laminator, copier, poster maker, Ellison machine, and book binding machine
• Assist in clerical‑type duties as necessary
• Construct materials for bulletin board displays and posters

Teacher Support - Middle

• Assist teachers by typing, proofreading, copying, and distributing exams
• Assist in preparation of supply list; maintain perpetual inventory of supplies; assist with budget preparation
• Oversee laminator, poster maker, and design center

Teacher Support - High School

• Types, proofreads, copies, and files
• Provides clerical support to the assigned department
• Answers incoming phone calls; records and forwards accurate messages
• Assists in the preparation of department meetings and supply list
• Coordinates the ordering of textbooks, maintains perpetual inventory of supplies, and assists with other duties associated with the preparation of the budget
• Assists teachers with exam duplication and preparation
• Coordinates special programs as needed
• Creates and maintains position procedure outline to describe day‑to‑day duties of the position/department as needed

Summary Of Benefits

• Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• State Pension System (PSERS)
• Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service
• …and much more!

EOE