Title I Reading Assistant

Lampeter-Strasburg School District; West Lampeter Township (PA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lampeter-Strasburg School District is looking for dedicated individuals to join as Part-Time Title 1 Reading Assistants. This role offers a unique schedule aligned with the school calendar, perfect for educators and community members.

In this position, you will work with students to enhance their reading skills and confidence, collaborating with teachers to provide tailored interventions. Candidates must hold a PA teaching certification or equivalent, and experience in educational settings is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a Pennsylvania teaching certification or a two-year associate degree or higher.
• Experience working in a school or similar instructional setting is required.
• Familiarity with reading and math interventions is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to improve foundational reading skills.
• Provide targeted reading interventions to individuals or small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers and Title 1 staff to meet student needs.

Skills

Experience in instructional settings

Familiarity with reading and math intervention programs

Ability to analyze reading assessments

Education

Pennsylvania teaching certification or a two-year associate degree

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Title I Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/1/2026
• Location: Martin Meylin Middle School
• Date Available: August, 2026

Position Information

The Lampeter-Strasburg School District is seeking dedicated, student-centered individuals to join our team as Part-Time Title 1 Reading Assistants. This hourly position offers a unique, student-friendly schedule that aligns perfectly with the school calendar, making it ideal for educators, aspiring teachers, or community members looking for a meaningful role. Assistants will work each school year from late August until late May, and reporting hours occur only on days when students are in session.

In this role, assistants will work directly with students to boost their foundational reading skills and academic confidence. You will provide targeted reading interventions to individual students or small groups while maintaining a positive, encouraging learning environment. A core component of this position involves tracking student growth; therefore, candidates must be willing to learn how to administer, score, and analyze various reading assessments. Throughout the year, you will collaborate closely with classroom teachers and Title 1 staff to ensure all student needs are met.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Pennsylvania teaching certification or a two-year associate degree (or higher), along with evidenced, documented experience working in a school or similar instructional setting. It is highly beneficial if candidates are already familiar with reading and math intervention programs and assessments. Ultimately, we are looking for individuals who have a strong desire to learn data-driven support strategies and a passion for helping children succeed.

Required Qualifications Upon Offer of Employment

• Current PA Criminal History background check
• Current FBI Criminal background check
• Current Child Abuse background check
• Proof of TB test, results must be within the past year

The Lampeter-Strasburg School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.