What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Support Aides and Instructional Support Team Aides position at Downingtown Area School District?
Position: Instructional Support Aides and Instructional Support Team Aides (JobID 5164)
Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail)
Pay Rate: $16.06 per hour
Schedule: Dependent upon location/position; up to 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar
Benefit Eligible: Yes - positions working at least 30 hours per week
Effective Date: ASAP
Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.
Instructional Support Aide
Locations: District - multiple buildings (see below for more detail)
Pay Rate: $16.06 per hour
Schedule: Dependent upon location/position; up to 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar
Benefit Eligible: Yes - positions working at least 30 hours per week
Effective Date: ASAP
Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:
- Beaver Creek Elementary
- Bradford Heights Elementary
- Brandywine Wallace Elementary
- East Ward Elementary
- Lionville Elementary
- Pickering Valley Elementary
- Shamona Creek Elementary
- Springton Manor Elementary
- Uwchlan Hills Elementary
- West Bradford Elementary
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
- Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
- Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
- Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
- Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
- Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
- Strive to be kind and reflective
- Focus on the solution and put people first
- Lead by example!
Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.
- High school diploma
- Proficient computer skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Strong written and communication skill
- Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communications, and research
- Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
- Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record
- Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirements
- Click here for more information about required clearances
- Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.
Instructional Support Aide
- Instructs individual students or small groups of students in a variety of settings to complement, reinforce, and enhance classroom instruction
- Logs daily work and student progress to be reported to the classroom teacher and/or the building principal for use in designing appropriate next steps in instruction
- Attends training sessions provided throughout the school year
- Utilizes appropriate technologies (e.g. computers) as they relate to classroom instruction
- Assists with the supervision of students during recess
- Instructs individual students or small groups of students in a variety of settings to complement, reinforce and enhance classroom instruction
- Log daily work and student progress to be reported to the classroom teacher and/or the building principal for use in designing appropriate next steps in instruction
- Attend training sessions provided throughout the school year
- Utilize appropriate technologies (e.g. computers) as they relate to classroom instruction
- Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- State Pension System (PSERS)
- Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service
- ...and much more!
Salary : $16
