Full-Time Instructional Assistant - Autistic Support

Openings as of 5/23/2026

Full-Time Instructional Assistant - Autistic Support

JobID: 2441

Position Type:

Support Staff/Instructional Assistant

Date Posted:

5/19/2026

Location:

Willow Lane Elementary School

Hours:

35 Hours/Week

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Instructional Assistant

Organizational / Labor Relationship: Collective Bargaining Agreement East Penn School District and Administrative Assistant and Instructional/Staff Assistant Employees

Status (FLSA): Non-exempt, 10 month position, Instructional Assistants can work on normal student days

Reporting Relationships: Ascending building administrator; Descending none

Evaluation: Instructional Assistants are reviewed after the initial 90 days of employment and annually thereafter by the building administrator

Position Summary: An Instructional Assistant supports and assists the academic or physical needs of students with special needs in instructional programs and services. The support and assistance includes one-on-one or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management and implementation of positive behavior support plans.

Qualifications: Experience working in an educational setting, preferred

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, and

Must acquire and maintain a current and active CPR and basic first aid certification, and

Meet one of the requirements below:

Have completed at least two (2) years of post secondary study;

Possess an associates degree or higher;

Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment; or

"Para Educator Credential of Competency" as issued by PDE

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar

Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and administrators

Ability to build and maintain working relationships and positive rapport with students, staff, parents and administrators

Ability to organize and plan effectively

Ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities

Ability to use all applicable technological equipment and software to support student learning

Ability and knowledge to use technology to communicate with students, parents, staff, and administrators

Ability to carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision

Basic familiarity with adaptive and/or medical equipment as required for individual students

Understand and comply with confidentiality protocols

Understanding of foundations of special education

Understanding of diversity as related to disability, learning styles, and cultures

Understanding the process of delivery of instruction

Understanding learning environments and social interactions

Understanding components and reasons for assessment

Understanding of responsibility for professional and ethical practice demonstrated by fairness and impartiality

Understanding of the process of collaboration

Ability to perform basic clerical tasks

Knowledge of basic computer skills

Ability to maintain discipline of students in all school settings

Knowledge of operation of basic office machinery

Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities

Work with an individual or groups as directed by the classroom teacher to reinforce skill development

Work with individual, pairs, or groups of students to monitor or direct activities as directed by classroom teacher

If appropriate, monitor and tend to the physical needs of students as required.

Monitor students as necessary in all school settings including, but not limited to, cafeteria, hallways, library, classrooms, study halls, on and off bus, etc.

Complete clerical duties such as copying, assembling, laminating, answering phones, etc as assigned by the classroom teacher

Other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or building administrator(s).

Provide a safe, secure and positive educational environment through appropriate student supervision and intervention

Assist with an individual student or groups of students as required by the IEP or the School District to reinforce educational skill development including but not limited to academic content areas and/or daily living skills

Use strategies and follow protocols for behavior management to meet the unique needs of each individual student as required by IEP and/or Employer

Prepare, adapt and modify educational materials and supplies to enhance student understanding and learning

Attend and complete successfully all staff development trainings and/or meetings as required by the employer

Practice appropriate hygienic precautions for student, self and the work environment

Twenty (20) hours of staff development activities related to assignment completed annually between July 1st and June 30th each year in accordance CHAPTER 14

Demonstrated ability to work with school age students

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities

Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areas

Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support

Is able to independently read, write, speak and comprehend the English language

Ability to lift, position, transport and maneuver students as needed

Ability to physically restrain student in accordance with District protocols

This job description may be updated and/or altered at the sole discretion of the employer.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function / duty / responsibility at acceptable standards as set by the employer. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

EOE

Postings current as of 5/23/2026 6:30:52 PM CST.