Northwestern Lehigh School District is in search of a part-time (5.5 hours per day) Instructional Assistant. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential as well as the ability to work well with others. Starting rate is $21.48/hr. A higher hourly rate is available based upon applicable experience. 

 

Instructional Assistants employed by the Northwestern Lehigh School District must meet the Pennsylvania regulatory requirements for both regular education and special education assignments as outlined in the Pennsylvania School code.

The employment requirements include the following:

 

• Have completed at least two years of post secondary/college education study; or
• Possess an Associate Degree or higher; or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a Pennsylvania State; or Northwestern Lehigh assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics.

The Pennsylvania State or Northwestern Lehigh assessment is provided at no cost for all new Instructional Assistant positions as needed.

 

Instructional Assistants are also required to complete 20 hours of staff development activities related to their assignments each school year. The staff development activities are provided at no cost by Northwestern Lehigh School District.

 

Applications are due by October 27, 2024. EOE