Teacher Support Aides

Position
:
Teacher Support Aides

Locations
:
District Buildings (based upon available position)

Pay Rate
: $16.88 per hour

Schedule
:
Up to 35 hours per week based on building needs, Monday
- Friday; 180 school days per year following Board-approved calendar

Benefit Eligible
:
Yes - dependent upon number of hours per week in position

Effective Date
: ASAP

Opportunities may exist at the following locations within the district:

• Beaver Creek Elementary
• Bradford Heights Elementary
• Brandywine Wallace Elementary
• East Ward Elementary
• Lionville Elementary
• Pickering Valley Elementary
• Shamona Creek Elementary
• Springton Manor Elementary
• Uwchlan Hills Elementary
• West Bradford Elementary
• Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
• Downingtown Middle School
• Lionville Middle School
• Downingtown High School East
• Downingtown High School West
• STEM Academy

Job Summary: To provide clerical and creative assistance to teachers to relieve them of non‑instructional tasks, so that the teachers can concentrate on student instruction.

• High school diploma plus one year experience in a similar position
• Accurate record keeping skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good clerical and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and have good organizational skills
• Ability to operate standard office machines
• Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record‑check requirements ( for more information about required clearances)
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment

• Operate photocopier and clear paper jams; may act as key operator for copier
• Operate and refills laminator, copier, poster maker, Ellison machine, and book binding machine
• Assist in clerical‑type duties as necessary
• Construct materials for bulletin board displays and posters

• Assist teachers by typing, proofreading, copying, and distributing exams
• Assist in preparation of supply list; maintain perpetual inventory of supplies; assist with budget preparation
• Oversee laminator, poster maker, and design center

• Types, proofreads, copies, and files
• Provides clerical support to the assigned department
• Answers incoming phone calls; records and forwards accurate messages
• Assists in the preparation of department meetings and supply list
• Coordinates the ordering of textbooks, maintains perpetual inventory of supplies, and assists with other duties associated with the preparation of the budget
• Assists teachers with exam duplication and preparation
• Coordinates special programs as needed
• Creates and maintains position procedure outline to describe day‑to‑day duties of the position/department as needed

• Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• State Pension System (PSERS)
• Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service
• …and much more!

EOE