Anticipated K-12 Title III ESL Instructional Assistant

About the role

Central York School District provides a high-quality academic experience within a supportive, valued, collaborative community that promotes students' personal growth and the pursuit of their passions and interests. Our Vision: Pursuing Excellence: All Panthers. Every Day. In All Ways. Core Values: Character | Perseverance | Accountability | Community | Excellence.

Central York School District is named one of the Top 50 Employers in York County by the PA Department of Labor.

Provide instructional support to any and all students, and/or a specific student or group of students as assigned. Title III Instructional Assistants work under the immediate and direct supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the duties and responsibilities of this job description. The design, direction and evaluation of the teaching/learning process must be done by a professional employee. The Instructional Assistant is under the supervision of the certified professional in charge of the assignment and to the Building Principal. The Instructional Assistant may monitor student behavior through report, but cannot be directly involved in disciplinary procedures. The Instructional Assistant will be evaluated by the certified professional in charge of the specific assignment and the Building Principal.

Schedule

• 7.0 hours per day
• 186 days per year

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to Title III students in developing reading and math strategies, as assigned
• Assist teachers and certified reading specialist in monitoring student progress
• Assist the teacher with maintenance of an environment and climate conducive to learning
• Develop materials in accordance with the directions of the reading specialist
• Maintain inventory of Title III materials, including the duplication of appropriate resources
• Help maintain Title III records
• Assist the Reading Specialist/Classroom Teacher in providing individual drill and practice as needed
• Help maintain a positive classroom climate, which fosters understanding, respect, and self-esteem
• Be alert for problem areas and communicate potential problems to the teacher
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by the building principal

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED)
• Either completion of two (2) years of higher education, an associate's degree, or an ability to demonstrate, through a formal state or local assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics prior to employment
• Energy level and mobility necessary to function as an Instructional Assistant in a classroom
• Personal qualities requisite to a positive role model for classroom learning
• Positive communication skills to work collaboratively with students, parents, and teachers

Pay

Hourly rate: $14.40–$19.15. Step placement shall be based on years of service recognized by employer.

Benefits

• Medical with Health Spending Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Dependent Care
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans