Staff Assistant - Study Hall

14 hours per week, 10-month position under the East Penn School District Collective Bargaining Agreement. Non-exempt status.

About the Role

A Staff Assistant supports professional staff in monitoring, discipline, and other duties related to student support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of English language structure, composition, and grammar
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and administrators
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and rapport
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work regularly at assigned hours with lawful leave rights
• Ability to carry out tasks with limited supervision
• Understanding and compliance with confidentiality protocols
• Understanding of assessment components and professional/ethical practice
• Ability to perform basic clerical tasks and operate office machinery
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Ability to maintain student discipline in all school settings

Responsibilities

• Monitor students in all school settings (cafeteria, hallways, library, classrooms, study halls, on/off buses, etc.)
• Complete clerical duties such as copying, assembling, laminating, and answering phones as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or building administrator
• Obtain CPR and basic first aid certification
• Provide a safe, secure, and positive educational environment through supervision and intervention
• Attend and complete staff development trainings and meetings as required
• Practice appropriate hygienic precautions for students, self, and the work environment
• Demonstrate ability to work with school-age students

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), and carry sufficient weight to perform duties safely
• Ability to independently move within school buildings and office areas
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support
• Ability to independently read, write, speak, and comprehend English