Academic Support Assistant

Hours 29 Hours/Week Job Description Title: Academic Support Assistant Organizational / Labor Relationship: East Penn Education Support Professionals Status (FLSA): 10 month position, non-exempt, hourly Reporting Relationships: Ascending – Principal; descending - none Position Summary: The Academic Support 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 Academic Support 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 childrenWork experience in public schools preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Possesses a valid Pennsylvania driver's license at all timesCan independently travel between locations in the East Penn School District without public transportationAbility to independently read, write, speak and listen in the English language commensurate with normal expectations of a paraprofessionalBi-lingual preferred Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities Assist students as they work with learning activities and materials prepared by the Title I professional staffProvide supplemental instructional assistance for students through the review and reinforcement of reading and mathematics skillsMaintain a portfolio of prescriptions for each student and provide written progress reports on a regular basisAttend all scheduled Academic Support Assistant meetingsComplete all Academic Support Assistant Federal paperwork as required 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 responsibilitiesAbility to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areasAbility 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