WSSD Summer Panthers Program Instructional Support Positions

The Summer Panthers Program is designed for students, ages 5-22, with complex needs.  The program has been designed to include both academic instruction, community based instruction, related services and recreational/socialization activities. The program runs 6 hours (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) per day, four days a week for five consecutive weeks.

Positions Available:

• Multiple Instructional Support positions, including teacher assistants and personal care assistants

Responsibilities:

• Assist teacher with classroom instruction and duties; work with individual students and small groups of students under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher

Qualifications:

• Flexibility to assist within the Summer Panthers and Extended Day Program, as needed and assigned
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents
• Knowledge and/or experience working with special needs students
• Wallingford-Swarthmore School District employee preferred
• Must be able to commit to all scheduled days

Schedule:

• June 24 through July 25, 2024 (5 weeks) Monday through Thursday
• Up to 6 hours (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) per day
• Note:  There will be one mandatory orientation meeting prior to the start of the program, in person on June 20, 2024 from 8:00 - 2:00.

Salary: To be determined in accordance with the WSESPA Bargaining Unit Agreement.

New, External Applicants:

• Apply for position by April 30, 2024
• State Police Background Check, FBI Background Check, and Child Abuse History Clearance will be required when responding to this posting

WSSD Internal Applicants, and those who were employed in the 2023 WSSD Summer Program:

• Apply for position by April 30, 2024

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Employment in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is non-discriminatory.  That is, there is no discrimination in recruitment, employment, or promotion on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical handicap, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, or age.