Virtual Teacher's Aide

This is a position to support virtual learning assignments and activities for pre-school or school-aged students. The role is based in the Edinboro office but services students virtually; it is not a remote (work from home) position.

Schedule

Current hours: Monday–Friday, 9:45 am – 2:30 pm. Weekly hours can range from 10 to 29.5 and may fluctuate based on student attendance and needs. School year: 2026–2027.

Pay

• Aide I: $21.50/hour
• Aide II: $21.66/hour

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrable proficiency in computer skills, including the ability to work with multiple types of devices, peripheral accessories, and software programs (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Classroom)
• Successful completion of a live assessment to verify proficiency

Desired Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in an educational setting

Responsibilities

• Supervise children virtually and ensure student safety by following all health and safety guidelines
• Assist the classroom teacher to include students in all aspects of the school day
• Implement academic and social programming and strategies as developed by the team
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior plans as outlined on the IEP and developed by the team
• Assist students with logging on to remote classes, engaging with teachers and classmates, adhering to schedules, and troubleshooting hardware or connectivity issues
• Partner with parents and remote teachers to understand each child’s needs in a remote environment
• Perform administrative, record keeping, and instructional support duties as required by the teacher or support professional
• Carry out instructional, technical, behavioral, or therapeutic activities as prescribed and supervised by the teacher or support professional
• Serve as a positive adult role model through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude
• Participate in staff meetings and training as needed
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Strong technology skills for supporting online educational tools and applications
• Written language, technology, and interpersonal communication skills to support team, community, school staff, and family communication
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow telework/virtual teaching guidelines and procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Flexibility and ability to tolerate varied situations and personalities
• Reliable and adequate internet connectivity at home should remote work be required

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. The incumbent must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods and routinely uses standard office equipment, with the vast majority of time spent utilizing computers to complete daily tasks.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasionally (<20%)
• Sitting: Frequently (>80%)
• Lifting: 0–20 lbs. Occasionally (<20%); 20–50 lbs. Occasionally (<20%); Over 50 lbs. Rarely
• Travel: Occasionally (0%)
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally (<20%)
• Manual Keying/Data Entry: Often (30–60%)