Staff Assistant

29 hours per week, 10-month position under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between East Penn School District and Administrative Assistant and Instructional/Staff Assistant Employees. Non-exempt status.

About the Role

A Staff Assistant assists the professional staff in monitoring, discipline, and other duties related to supporting all students.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• 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 work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision
• Understand and comply with confidentiality protocols
• Understanding components and reasons for assessment
• Understanding of responsibility for professional and ethical practice demonstrated by fairness and impartiality
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Ability to maintain discipline of students in all school settings
• Knowledge of operation of basic office machinery

Responsibilities

• Monitor students as necessary in all school settings including, but not limited to, 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 the classroom teacher
• Other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or building administrator(s)
• Completion of CPR and basic first aid certification
• Provide a safe, secure, and positive educational environment through appropriate student supervision and intervention
• Attend and complete successfully all staff development trainings and/or meetings as required by the employer
• Practice appropriate hygienic precautions for student, self, and the work environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with school-age students

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 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
• Able to independently read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language