Aide (Paraprofessional)

Towanda Area School District

Towanda Jr/Sr High School - Towanda, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Towanda Area School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5936458

Application Deadline:

Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

TOWANDA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB

DESCRIPTION

AIDE (PARAPROFESSIONAL)

JOB TITLE

AIDE II

FLSA:

NON-EXEMPT

GROUP:

TAESPA

REPORTS TO:

Principal; Principal/Student Services Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

Provide support to assigned student(s) under the direction of a certified teacher. This support can be direct and one-on-one as well as in small groups and is not limited to any specific environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide assistance to assigned student(s) or small groups of students as directed by a certified teacher or administrator.

Accompany and support assigned student(s) in a variety of environments throughout the school and community.

Assist assigned student(s) in accessing the curriculum and school activities successfully and independently.

Communicate special information and health concerns to certified teacher(s), administrator(s) and/or health staff as appropriate.

Encourage appropriate peer socialization in classroom and social settings as directed by certified teacher or administrator.

Produce and maintain records as required.

Serve as a positive role model for students in all aspects of performance, demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of public education.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in arrival and departure of students, if assigned.

Assist teachers in modifying and adapting assignments in order for the assigned student(s) to participate in the curriculum and/or activities.

Participate in meetings, workshops and conferences as required.

Support public education and student achievement.

Perform other duties as assigned by the certified teacher(s) or supervising administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree or 48 post-secondary education credits or successful completion of a paraprofessional training program required

Must possess experience and knowledge of students with special needs

Must complete the minimum number of hours of Professional Development annually based on assignment

Must possess current CPR and First Aid certification

Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)

Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)

Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994

Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to reach above and below the waist

Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects

Ability to perform repetitive motion

Some stooping, kneeling, bending and twisting of the body

Ability to lift/carry supplies weighing no more than 30 lbs

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Ability to provide safe physical management (restrain) of students when necessary

SENSORY ABILITIES

Visual acuity

Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical classroom environment

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Must be able to work in extreme cold (32 degrees or less) and extreme heat (90 degrees or more)

TEMPERAMENT

Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills

Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

Ability to develop positive relations with stakeholders

COGNITIVE ABILITY

Ability to follow written and verbal directions

Ability to read and write

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to organize tasks

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS

Must possess technology skills

Must appropriately handle confidential information

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job)

Approved May, 2019

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$20.85 to $22.85 Per Hour