What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Support Aides position at Downingtown Area School District?
Position: Teacher Support Aides (Job ID 5167)
Locations: District Buildings (based upon available position)
Pay Rate: $16.06 per hour
Schedule: Up to 35 hours per week based on building needs, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar
Benefit Eligible: Yes - dependent upon number of hours per week in position
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.
Teacher Support - Elementary
Locations: District Buildings (based upon available position)
Pay Rate: $16.06 per hour
Schedule: Up to 35 hours per week based on building needs, Monday - Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar
Benefit Eligible: Yes - dependent upon number of hours per week in position
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
- Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
- Downingtown Middle School
- Lionville Middle School
- Downingtown High School East
- Downingtown High School West
- STEM Academy
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 plus one year experience in similar position
- Accurate record keeping skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good clerical and computer skills
- Ability to work independently and have good organizational skills
- Ability to operate standard office machines
- Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research
- Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
- 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
Teacher Support - Elementary
- Operates photocopier and clears paper jams; may act as key operator for copier
- Operates and refills laminator, copier, poster maker, Ellison machine, and book binding machine
- Assists in clerical-type duties as necessary
- Constructs materials for bulletin board displays and posters
- Assists teachers by typing, proofreading, copying, and distributing exams
- Assists in preparation of supply list; maintains perpetual inventory of supplies; assists with budget preparation
- Oversees laminator, poster maker, and design center
- Types, proofreads, copies, and files
- Provides clerical support to the assigned department
- Answers incoming phone calls; records and forwards accurate messages
- Assists in the preparation of department meetings and supply list
- Coordinates the ordering of textbooks, maintains perpetual inventory of supplies, and assists with other duties associated with the preparation of the budget
- Assists teachers with exam duplication and preparation
- Coordinates special programs as needed
- Creates and maintains position procedure outline to describe day to day duties of the position/department as needed
- Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- State Pension System (PSERS)
- Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service
- ...and much more!
Salary : $16
