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Northern Lehigh School District

Paraprofessional

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$37,202 / year median in Pennsylvania

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Northern Lehigh School District is seeking a Paraprofessionals to provide instructional and educational support to students for the 2026-2027 school year . Position Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Work effectively with students, including students with disabilities. Provide instructional and classroom support as directed by certified staff. Demonstrate patience, adaptability, reliability, and a positive approach when working with students. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, families, and individuals from varying backgrounds. Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Qualifications Highly Qualified Paraprofessional status preferred. Candidates who are not currently Highly Qualified must be willing to obtain the necessary credentials. Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred. Candidates should be patient, adaptable, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of an educational team.
Position Details Location:
Slatington, PA School Year:
2026-2027
Schedule:
5¾ hours per day, 180 days per year
Hourly Rate:
$18.74 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off, including holidays, sick, personal, and emergency days How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and/or resume , along with required clearances, to: Human Resources Department Northern Lehigh School District 1201 Shadow Oaks Lane Slatington, PA 18080 Application materials may also be submitted electronically to hr@nlsd.org . Only application materials received by the Human Resources Department will be considered. Northern Lehigh School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer.
Pay:
$18.74 per hour Expected hours: 28.75 per week
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Dental Insurance