Upper Moreland Township School District
Instructional Paraprofessional (Grades 3-5)
Upper Moreland Township School District, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States, 19090
Position Overview
Position Type:
Instructional Support / Instructional Paraprofessional Location:
Upper Moreland Intermediate School Schedule:
Full Time, 10 months Starting Rate:
$19.00/hour Reports To:
Assigned Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education and/or Director of Student Services/Supervisor of Secondary Special Education Closing Date:
01/20/2026
Responsibilities
Discuss with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts in the assigned teaching area.
Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments, presenting or reinforcing learning concepts.
Collaborate with teacher to devise strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
Guide independent study, enrichment activities, and remedial tasks set up and assigned by teacher.
Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in oral communication with students.
Maintain bulletin boards and other learning displays.
Operate and care for equipment used for instructional purposes.
Assist students in mastering use of instructional materials.
Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other instructional materials.
Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make‑up work as assigned.
Assist with arrival and dismissal of students.
Assist students with personal hygiene needs as necessary.
Assist with ambulatory needs, feeding, and other support as required.
Monitor small‑group testing.
Observe and report unusual or atypical behavior to teacher or case manager.
Respect confidentiality of pupil records and school reports.
Complete state reports (ACCESS) for reimbursement of state‑funded monies.
Collect behavioral, functional, and academic data.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements Regularly talk, hear, and use hands to grasp and move; frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach; occasionally climb or balance; regularly lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift 25 pounds, and occasionally lift 50 pounds; may push students in wheelchairs or adaptive equipment.
Qualifications
Two years of post‑secondary study or an associate’s degree, or successful completion of PDE Credentials of Competency.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to assignment.
Compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record checks.
Adherence to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equality Statement Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. The district is committed to equal opportunity and complies with federal and state laws, including Title VI, Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
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Instructional Support / Instructional Paraprofessional Location:
Upper Moreland Intermediate School Schedule:
Full Time, 10 months Starting Rate:
$19.00/hour Reports To:
Assigned Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education and/or Director of Student Services/Supervisor of Secondary Special Education Closing Date:
01/20/2026
Responsibilities
Discuss with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts in the assigned teaching area.
Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments, presenting or reinforcing learning concepts.
Collaborate with teacher to devise strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
Guide independent study, enrichment activities, and remedial tasks set up and assigned by teacher.
Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in oral communication with students.
Maintain bulletin boards and other learning displays.
Operate and care for equipment used for instructional purposes.
Assist students in mastering use of instructional materials.
Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other instructional materials.
Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make‑up work as assigned.
Assist with arrival and dismissal of students.
Assist students with personal hygiene needs as necessary.
Assist with ambulatory needs, feeding, and other support as required.
Monitor small‑group testing.
Observe and report unusual or atypical behavior to teacher or case manager.
Respect confidentiality of pupil records and school reports.
Complete state reports (ACCESS) for reimbursement of state‑funded monies.
Collect behavioral, functional, and academic data.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements Regularly talk, hear, and use hands to grasp and move; frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach; occasionally climb or balance; regularly lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift 25 pounds, and occasionally lift 50 pounds; may push students in wheelchairs or adaptive equipment.
Qualifications
Two years of post‑secondary study or an associate’s degree, or successful completion of PDE Credentials of Competency.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to assignment.
Compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record checks.
Adherence to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equality Statement Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. The district is committed to equal opportunity and complies with federal and state laws, including Title VI, Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
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