What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant position at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School?
Instructional Assistant – 2025-2026 School Year
A full-time, competitively paid position at a first-rate college preparatory school for boys.
Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia seeks an Instructional Assistant to support students who receive special education services academically and behaviorally so that they may achieve the school’s mission: success in college and beyond. The assistant will work with individual students or small groups of students receiving special education services to support students in achieving the goals of their individualized education program as well as success inside and outside of the classroom. More specifically, the assistant will provide support to the instructional program by assisting with the supervision, care, and instruction of students in the general and special education settings; supporting the implementation of plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to parents, teachers, and other school stakeholders as needed and appropriate. The assistant will work under the direction of a certified teacher, collaborate with the Specialized Services Department, including special education case managers and teachers, and report to the Director of Specialized Services.
Why Teach at Boys’ Latin?
We offer more than a job – we offer a fulfilling career with exceptional benefits including:
- Competitive Salary – We recognize and reward the expertise and dedication of our educators.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans – 100% Employer-Paid for employees and their dependents. 100% Employer-Paid deductibles ($5,000 for employees / $10,000 for families).
- Generous PTO for work-life balance.
- Up to $2,500 per school year for tuition reimbursement and professional development, including Praxis prep fees – because we invest in your growth.
- Retirement plan with employer match – (PSERS included for current participants).
- Employee discount & wellness programs.
- Teacher/Staff Leadership Stipends: Employees selected to lead key departments, initiatives, or programs beyond the scope of core professional responsibilities are eligible for stipends throughout the year.
- Teacher supply stipend – each employee receives up to $150 allowance for additional beginning-of- year supplies and classroom/office décor.
- A Supportive, Mission-Driven Community – Teach in an environment where your impact is valued.
- Daily complimentary coffee and snacks.
- A structured school calendar that promotes work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Assist special education and general education teachers with daily classroom operations as requested.
- Alert special education or general education teachers and other members of the faculty and staff to the needs of individual students.
- Work with individual or small groups of students to review material and provide academic and behavioral intervention.
- Support individual students with following their daily schedule; transitioning between classes and otherwise on the school’s campus; preparing for class; engaging in learning during class; submitting assignments; and interacting with students, faculty, and staff.
- Follow through with prescribed behavioral management programs.
- Help maintain individual records for each student as required.
- Support a classroom environment that is welcoming, academic, joyful, and safe.
- Enforce the student code of conduct and serve as a culture keeper of the Boys’ Latin mission.
- Support students during extra- and co-curricular programming as part of the school’s award-winning Leadership Academy.
Qualifications
The assistant will demonstrate the following competencies:
- Unwavering commitment to the school’s mission of preparing boys for success in college and beyond.
- Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional to drive results among students.
- Willingness to be flexible and go above and beyond to meet the needs of all students.
- Ability to cultivate strong relationships with all members of the school community, including students, parents, faculty and staff members, administrators, and external partners.
- An Associate’s degree or evidence of completion of at least two years of postsecondary study.
Visit our website for detailed job descriptions and application – www.boyslatin.org/careers.
Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, color, age, gender, height, weight, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Charter school
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,500
