Instructional Assistant - 1:1 Emotional Support, Zürich (Kreis 11)

Instructional Assistant– 1:1 Emotional Support Position Type:

Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:

10/9/2025

Location:

Eyer Middle School

Hours:

29 Hours/Week

Job Description Organizational / Labor Relationship:

Collective Bargaining Agreement– East Penn School District and Administrative Assistant and Instructional/Staff Assistant Employees

Status (FLSA):

Non-exempt, 10‑month position, Instructional Assistants can work on normal student days

Reporting Relationships:

Ascending– building administrator; Descending – none

Evaluation:

Instructional Assistants are reviewed after the initial 90 days of employment and annually thereafter by the building administrator

Position Summary:

An Instructional Assistant supports and assists the academic or physical needs of students with special needs in instructional programs and services. The support and assistance includes one‑on‑one or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management, and implementation of positive behavior support plans.

Qualifications Experience working in an educational setting, preferred.

Education / Certification

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Must acquire and maintain a current and active CPR and basic first aid certification

Meet one of the requirements below:

Have completed at least two (2) years of post secondary study

Possess an associate’s degree or higher

Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment

"Para Educator Credential of Competency" as issued by PDE

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including spelling, composition, and grammar rules

Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and administrators

Ability to build and maintain working relationships and positive rapport with students, staff, parents and administrators

Ability to organize and plan effectively

Ability to attend work regularly at assigned hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities

Ability to use all applicable technological equipment and software to support student learning

Basic familiarity with adaptive and/or medical equipment as required for individual students

Understand and comply with confidentiality protocols

Understanding of frameworks such as special education, diversity, instruction delivery, learning environments, assessment, ethics, collaboration, and basics of clerical and computer skills

Ability to maintain discipline of students in all school settings

Knowledge of operation of basic office machinery

Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities

Work with individual or groups as directed by the classroom teacher to reinforce skill development

Work with individual, pairs, or groups of students to monitor or direct activities as directed by classroom teacher

If appropriate, monitor and tend to the physical needs of students as required

Monitor students as necessary in all school settings including cafeteria, hallways, library, classrooms, study halls, on and off bus, etc.

Complete clerical duties such as copying, assembling, laminating, answering phones, etc., as assigned by teacher

Other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or building administrator(s)

Provide a safe, secure, and positive educational environment through appropriate student supervision and intervention

Assist with an individual student or groups of students as required by the IEP or the School District to reinforce educational skill development

Use strategies and follow protocols for behavior management to meet the unique needs of each individual student as required by IEP and/or Employer

Prepare, adapt and modify educational materials and supplies to enhance student understanding and learning

Attend and complete all staff development trainings and/or meetings as required by the employer

Practice appropriate hygienic precautions for student, self, and the work environment

Twenty (20) hours of staff development activities related to assignment completed annually between July 1st and June 30th each year in accordance with CHAPTER 14

Demonstrated ability to work with school‑age students

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

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, speech), and 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

Is able to independently read, write, speak and comprehend the English language

Ability to lift, position, transport and maneuver students as needed

Ability to physically restrain student in accordance with District protocols

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

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