Long-Term Instructional Assistant (IA)/Paraprofessional Substitute

Long-Term Instructional Assistant (IA)/Paraprofessional Substitute –long-term substitute part-time, highly qualified instructional assistant/paraprofessional at Palisades High School, 6 hours/day, starting approximately December 20, 2024 through the end of the 2024/2025 school year. IA will assist student(s) in individual and small group settings with students with special needs. The ability to work calmly with student(s) exhibiting behavioral and academic challenges and an ability to follow the direction of professional staff is needed. Although not required, those with a teaching certification are encouraged to apply. Hourly rate: $22.90/hour after a probationary period, as per contract. 

Applying Instructions:

Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire, letter of interest, completed application, and 3 non-family member references (name, phone number and/or email address, job title), resume (optional). Applicants with incomplete or missing information will not be considered for an interview. If needed, please contact Sue Keogh, HR Associate, at 610-847-5131, extension 4028 for technical assistance completing the application. Deadline for applications is November 20, 2024 or until the position is filled.

Clearances will be required prior to beginning employment. Clearances may take up to two weeks for processing, so we strongly encourage interested applicants to start this process immediately. Required clearances include: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 (dated within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting. Complete clearances  for “employment” not “volunteer”) and disclosure form(s) Act 168.  

Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Rich Heffernan, Principal at Palisades High School

Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

Link to required clearances: https://www.palisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=57098&pageId=193289

EOE

Salary : $23