EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - MLL

When you join Millcreek Township School District, you will become part of a team of over 900 employees focused on providing a world-class education to prepare students to reach their potential as life-long learners and responsible citizens.

Why MTSD?

• Full time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefit package including health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options tailored to meet your individual needs.
• Affordable premium costs for health and prescription coverage. The district provides dental and vision insurance at no cost to you.
• Invest in peace of mind in retirement with a pension through the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).
• Enjoy paid time off, including personal, sick, and bereavement leave, to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
• Advance your career and education with support from our tuition reimbursement program.

Additional benefits include district-paid life insurance, employee assistance program, 403b plans, wellness rewards program, identity theft protection services, discount marketplace, and more.

TITLE: Educational Assistant – Middle School                                                                REVISED 09/22/25       

LOCATION: Walnut Creek                                                                                           APPROVED 10/27/25

DAYS: 181/YEAR

HOURS: 6.5/DAY

QUALIFICATIONS:      

     1. Minimum two years post-secondary (48 credits), Associate Degree, or passing score on the Title I Paraprofessional                 Assessment test administered through I.U.5, preferred.

     2. Computer and office skills required.

     3. Good communication skills required.

     4. Knowledge of middle school office, attendance, and library preferred.

     5. Willingness to learn new software or equipment as needed.

     6. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: Support the delivery of the educational program to students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support the teachers, as needed, with non-instructional duties, administering reading tests, and guiding and supervising students.
2. Assist in the office with various duties as directed, i.e., front door security, phones, mailings, filing, document preparation, computer data entry, reports, supervising students etc.

1. Assist in the attendance office, i.e., track daily student attendance, work with the principal on attendance problems, and compile excuses and absentee list daily.
2. Assist in the library with duties as assigned by the principal/librarian.
3. Greet visitors in a professional, friendly manner at the Welcome Window. Attend to building security procedures.
4. Respond to daily building needs with flexibility and adaptability.
5. Act as a positive role model through professional interactions with students throughout the school day.
6. Supervise students in non-instructional settings as assigned by building principal.
7. Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to sit, talk, and hear.
2. Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move quickly when necessary to promote student learning and/or safety.
3. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
4. Ability to push items of 25 lbs. such as pushing children in a wheelchair or moving/rearranging furniture.

SENSORY ABILITY:

1. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
2. Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
3. Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Indoor and outdoor environments.

TEMPERAMENT:         

1. Ability to work as a member of a team.
2. Must be courteous.
3. Must be cooperative, congenial, service-oriented, and promote these qualities in the building.
4. Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.

COGNITIVE ABILITY:

1. Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
2. Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal skills.
3. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff, and other employees of the organization.
4. Ability to read, write, and do computations.
5. Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
6. Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and problem-solving.
8. Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
9. Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disability (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary in accordance with the General Teamsters Local Union No. 397 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

EVALUATION: Performance evaluated annually by the Principal or their designee

Salary : $18