What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title 1 Reading Assistant position at Paxon Hollow Middle School?
Date of Posting: January 6, 2026
Applications are now being accepted for a part-time TITLE I ASSISTANT position. The minimum rate is $18.70 per hour, and employee benefits are not included with this position. Title 1 Assistants work approximately 15 hours per week.
The primary function of the Reading Intervention position is to assist the Reading Specialist and professional staff with the delivery of the reading program and support services to students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate's degree or two years of college required; PA teaching certification and experience working with school age children preferred.
- Strong communications skills.
- Experience or skills with computers is preferred.
- Must possess the temperament to work with students and adults exhibiting a wide range of emotions, and have the physical ability to perform the essential duties
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the supervision of the teacher, Principal and/or Teaching and Learning Supervisor plan and deliver lessons, administer assessments;
- Assist students with skills and comprehension;
- Assist students and teachers with computer software use;
- Perform Title I clerical duties as directed;
- Attend in-service and training programs;
- Attend parent/school meetings as requested;
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
If you are offered a position with Marple Newtown School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:
State Police Clearance (Act 34) - complete online and print your results immediately
Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) - effective 12/31/14, submit electronically
FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) - register & pay online, then go to the fingerprint location of your choice to be printed
***NOTE***When accessing Cogent ID for FBI fingerprinting, please register through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) option; fingerprinting records from any other state department will not be accepted.
School Health Record - includes physical & tb test from within a year
Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release -
A separate form must be completed for:
- Current employer; and
- All former employers that were school entities; and
- All former employers where you were in a position that involved direct contact with children.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should submit an on-line application via the Marple Newtown Human Resources Employment Opportunities on the MarpleNewtownSchool District website at www.mnsd.org.
The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4380.
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