What are the responsibilities and job description for the .5 Title 1 Intructional Assistant, Elementary School, Temporary Support Staff 26/27 SY (Anticipated) position at Council Rock School District?
Position: .5 Title I Instructional Assistant(s), Elementary School Temporary Support Staff 26/27 SY (Anticipated)
Location: TBD
Duration: 2026/20207 School Year (Starting August 31, 2026)
Hours: 3.5 hours/day; 5 days/week (17.5 hours a week) Not Benefit Eligible
Requirements:
The Title I Instructional Support Assistant will provide supplemental literacy instruction to students identified for Title I services. The staff member will work with small groups of students on a regular basis to support literacy development. The staff member will complete the following duties and responsibilities:
- Consult with classroom teachers and literacy specialists to assist with planning instruction
- Develop and deliver supplemental literacy instruction based on student needs
- Assist with assessing student literacy needs
- Monitor student progress throughout the year
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with Title I regulations
- Communicate student progress with classroom teacher
- Participate in Title I parent engagement activities at the building and district level
- Other building duties as assigned by the building principal
In addition:
- Previous Teacher Assistant Experience in Elementary School setting preferred
- Ability to collect data, work with team of educators, and carry out academic support plans
- Qualified candidates must meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education Special Education Regulations Chapter 14 Regulations. (https://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter14/s14.105.html)
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- Have completed at least two years of post-secondary study; or
- Possess an associate's degree or higher; or
- Meet a rigorous standard of quality as documented through a state or local assessment. Additional Information can be accessed at Bureau of Special Education Credential of Competency for Special Education Instructional Paraeducators in Pennsylvania (pattan.net)
REQUIRED PAPERWORK: In order to begin employment in any PA public school, all employees are required to complete mandatory paperwork. Background employment clearances must be completed within the last year to be valid and include:
- PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
- Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
- FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) IndentoGo
Some additional paperwork includes Arrest/Conviction Report form, PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure (Act 168), physician’s health form and recently completed TB test.