* Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
* Date Posted: 4/2/2026
* Location: Northampton Area Middle School
* Closing Date: 04/08/2026
Anticipated 1:1 Instructional Assistant at the Middle School effective immediately. Hours are 7:00am - 2:30pm.
TITLE: One-to-One Instructional Assistant – Special Education
CATEGORY: II – Instructional Assistants
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Special Education
JOB SUMMARY: Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to an identified student in a classroom or other learning environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Possesses High School Diploma or Equivalency
* Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
* Demonstrates ability to meet \"Highly Qualified\" status under the No Child Left Behind legislation
o Associate's Degree (or)
o Forty-eight post-secondary credits (or)
o Successful completion of District approved assessment
* Possesses experience working with children, including those with special needs, in an organized setting
* Possesses proficiency in the English language with strong oral and written communication skills
* Possesses ability to deal courteously and tactfully with school personnel and the public
* Possesses ability to operate a computer, assigned software, and other office equipment as assigned
* Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
* Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others
* KNOWLEDGE OF:
o Academic principles and practices
o Child development
o Basic subjects including: mathematics, science, social studies, grammar, spelling, language and reading
o Basic instructional methods, techniques and practices
o Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the District of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.
* Understands, relates and assists children with special needs, which may include toileting, feeding, and/or other self-help skills
* Reinforces instruction within individual or small groups of identified student, as directed by the teacher
* Monitors and oversees student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects
* Assists assigned teacher in implementation of student behavior plan, lesson plan and materials to meet student needs
* Assures student understanding of classroom rules and procedures
* Assists student in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects; answers questions and provides proper examples; presents a friendly attitude and provides general guidance
* Performs a variety of duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials, reports and documentation
* Provides classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays; distributes and collects paper, supplies and materials
* Tracks, records and inputs data for daily ACCESS billing
* Submits daily ACCESS logs to Director of Special Education on a monthly basis by the due date
* Communicates with school personnel to exchange information and to assist in resolving issues or concerns
* Maintains annual compliance with Chapter 14 requirements
* Maintains regular and timely attendance
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Understands, relates and assists children with special needs, which may include toileting, feeding, and/or other self-help skills
* Reads books to student and assists with reading and writing activities as assigned
* Assists with ordering supplies as directed
* Complies with District health and safety regulations
* Maintains current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications and other related ACCESS billing requirements
* Attends meetings and training as assigned
* Performs related duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Demonstrates ability to access, input and generate output of data from a computer
* Demonstrates ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties
* Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information
* Demonstrates ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
MEASURED IN TERMS OF FREQUENCY:
A B C D
NOT AT ALL OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY
0% 1 - 33% 34 - 66% 67 - 100%
TRANSPORT:
Up to 10 lbs: C
11 to 20 lbs: C
Beyond 20 lbs: B depending on needs of the student
MOBILITY:
* Demonstrates ability to move about the classroom or student work area to monitor student activities: C
* Demonstrates ability to position self to work with student one-on-one or within a small group: C
* Demonstrates ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations to perform duties: C
* Demonstrates ability to assist with mobility of student: C
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Six to seven and one-half (6-7.5) Hours per day - 182 days per year; Hourly Rate of Pay and Benefits in accordance with the ESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization
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