2 Part-Time, Highly Qualified Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional

(2) Instructional Assistant (IA)/Paraprofessional: part-time, 10 months, 6 hours/day, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will support students in the Autistic Classroom, both in individual and small group settings, as directed by the teacher or supervisor. The ability to work calmly with student(s) exhibiting behavioral and academic challenges and have the ability to follow the direction of as needed. Although not required, those with a teaching certification are encouraged to apply.

Hourly rate is $24.90/hr, after a successful probationary period, as per the PESPA contract, no health benefits with this position.

Applicants must have strong technology skills, be highly qualified as defined by federal standards, which require either two completed years of study at an institution of higher education, an associate’s (or higher) degree, or PDE Highly Qualified certification.

Applying Instructions:

Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.schoolspring.com/, letter of interest, completed application, resume, proof of being highly qualified, and 3 non-family member references (name, phone number and/or email address, job title). Applicants with incomplete or missing information will not be considered for an interview. If needed, please contact Sue Keogh, HR Associate, at 610-847-5131, extension 4028 for technical assistance completing the application.

Deadline to apply is June 11, 2026 or until the positions are filled.

Clearances will be required prior to beginning employment. Clearances may take up to two weeks for processing, so we strongly encourage interested applicants to start this process immediately. Required clearances include: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 (dated within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting. Complete clearances for “employment” not “volunteer”) and disclosure form(s) Act 168.

Letters of interest can be addressed to Mr. Lou deFonteny, Director of Student Services

Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment

Link to clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances/

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