Staff Substitute Liaison - Somerset County

What are the hours like? Monday-Friday, school hours. Apply today to discuss if there’s a schedule that can work for you!

What do we offer?

• A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth.
• Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform where you choose your growth opportunities.
• Career Advancement opportunities.
• When school is off, you're off.
• Pay Ranges from $11.50-$14.94 per hour.
• Part-Time Benefits include:
• Paid Time Off
• Longevity Bonuses
• Retirement Savings (403(b) Option)
• Discount Programs
• Tuition Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance

Required clearance costs will be reimbursed after hire upon completion of at least 10 working days prior to the end of the 2025-26 school year.

What are the primary duties and responsibilities?

• Child Supervision
• Assist student(s) with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning (if applicable).
• Assist student(s) with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene (if applicable).
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Help supervise student(s) throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, gym, field trips and/or playground duty.
• Classroom Management
• Help classroom teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help manage behaviour of student(s) as needed.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs and/or problems of student(s).
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Instruction
• Present subject matter to student(s) under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions or supervised role-playing methods.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Work with individual student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Experience working with children.

Other:

• Appropriate clearances: PA State Criminal History Record, Child Abuse Report, FBI Criminal History (PDE and DHS), NSOR Clearance and Mandated Reporter Trainings.
• First Aid – CPR Certification.
• Act 71 Suicide Prevention Training required.
• Trainings as required by PA Department of Human Services, Department of Education, PKC, and/or The Learning Lamp and Ignite Education Solutions.
• Clearances, trainings, physicals, and certifications must be kept current.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping for long periods of time up to eight hours per day.

Our opportunities are a great way to get a start in your career that offers a lot of room to grow within our organization. We need supportive and committed people to positively impact the next generation. Apply Now!

EOE-The Learning Lamp is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. In accordance with the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA), The Learning Lamp will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or applicants with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on business operations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all employees and applicants feel valued and supported. Reasonable Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.