What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Language Development (ELD) Instructional Assistant position at Mechanicsburg Area School District?
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Mechanicsburg Area School District is seeking an ELD IA at Elmwood Academy for the 2026/2027 school year (starting August 11, 2026). This is a full-time, during the school year position that offers comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides instructional assistance to teachers and/or students in the assigned setting. Requires working with children and performing various clerical duties. Assist teachers in delivering targeted instruction and support to Multilingual Learners (MLs). Working under the guidance of certified educators, they implement language strategies, help students develop academic English across core subjects, and foster culturally responsive learning environments.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate with general typing ability and computer skills. Experience working with children in an instructional setting preferred. Strong interpersonal skills required. Chapter 14 requires that all special education instructional assistants and personal care assistants must meet one of the following qualifications: (1) have completed at least two years of postsecondary study, (2) possess an associates degree or higher, OR (3) complete an assessment that will be provided.
Any individual who is to be considered for employment must provide school district officials with a valid Criminal History Record Clearance form, a valid Child Abuse History Clearance form, FBI Clearance, Act 168 form(s), and an I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification).
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Mechanicsburg Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or age in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504, and ADA. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Joshua Lovejoy at 1225 S. Market Street, Suite 1, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-41909 (717-691-4500).
Mechanicsburg Area School District is seeking an ELD IA at Elmwood Academy for the 2026/2027 school year (starting August 11, 2026). This is a full-time, during the school year position that offers comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides instructional assistance to teachers and/or students in the assigned setting. Requires working with children and performing various clerical duties. Assist teachers in delivering targeted instruction and support to Multilingual Learners (MLs). Working under the guidance of certified educators, they implement language strategies, help students develop academic English across core subjects, and foster culturally responsive learning environments.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate with general typing ability and computer skills. Experience working with children in an instructional setting preferred. Strong interpersonal skills required. Chapter 14 requires that all special education instructional assistants and personal care assistants must meet one of the following qualifications: (1) have completed at least two years of postsecondary study, (2) possess an associates degree or higher, OR (3) complete an assessment that will be provided.
Any individual who is to be considered for employment must provide school district officials with a valid Criminal History Record Clearance form, a valid Child Abuse History Clearance form, FBI Clearance, Act 168 form(s), and an I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification).
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Mechanicsburg Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or age in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504, and ADA. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Joshua Lovejoy at 1225 S. Market Street, Suite 1, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-41909 (717-691-4500).