Instructional Paraprofessional; Middle School

Position: Instructional Paraprofessional (Middle School)
Position Type:
Instructional Support/Instructional Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
1/6/2026

Location:
Upper Moreland Middle School

UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:
Instructional Paraprofessional

Reports To:
Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education and/or Director of /Student Services/Supervisor of Secondary Special Education

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Starting Rate: $19.00/hour

Revision Date:
January 2024

MISSION STATEMENT:
The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.

Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

SUMMARY:
Performs any combination of the following duties and responsibilities in the classroom to assist teaching staff in special needs areas:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Assists teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Guides independent study, enrichment activities, and remedial tasks set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Keeps bulletin boards and other learning displays up to date.
• Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Assists students in mastering use of instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers and other materials for instruction.
• Checks notebooks, corrects papers and supervises testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher.
• Assists with arrival and dismissal of students.
• Assists student in personal hygiene needs, which may include dressing and/or toileting as necessary.
• Assists with ambulatory needs as necessary.
• Assists with feeding of student as necessary.
• Observes and reports unusual or atypical student behavior to teacher.
• Respects the confidential nature of pupil records and school reports.
• Ability to complete state reports (ACCESS) for reimbursement of state funded monies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Two years of Post-secondary study;
  Associate's Degree or higher; or successful completion of the PDE Credentials of Competency.
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Department of Education requires that Instructional Assistants provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to their assignment.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to student and teacher needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes…