Anticipated K-2 Autistic Support Instructional Assistant

Northampton-Area-School-District; Newport Township (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Anticipated K-2 Autistic Support Instructional Assistant at East Allen Elementary. Hours are 8:45am - 3:15pm.

Assist a certificated teacher by reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups of identified students in a classroom or other learning environment. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalency, compliance with employment and background checks, and the ability to meet 'Highly Qualified' status.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
• Meets 'Highly Qualified' status under No Child Left Behind
• Associates Degree or 48 post-secondary credits or district approved assessment
• Experience working with children, including those with special needs, in an organized setting
• Proficient in English with strong oral and written communication
• Ability to interact courteously with school personnel and the public
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
• Maintains high level of confidentiality
• Establishes cooperative working relationships
• Knowledge of academic principles, child development, basic subjects, instructional methods, classroom procedures

Responsibilities

• Understands, relates and assists children with special needs
• Assists students in standardized and District testing
• Maintains student files and program records
• Reinforces instruction within individual or small groups of identified students, as directed by the teacher
• Monitors and oversees student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects
• Assists assigned teacher in implementation of student behavior plans, lesson plans and materials to meet student needs
• Reads books to students and assist with reading and writing activities as assigned
• Assists with ordering supplies as directed
• Assists with personal care, if necessary or in an emergency
• Complies with District health and safety regulations
• Attends meetings and training as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Cooperative working relationships

Computer skills

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Associates Degree or 48 post-secondary credits or district approved assessment

Job description

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Anticipated K-2 Autistic Support Instructional Assistant JobID: 569

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: East Allen Elementary School
• Closing Date: 09/17/2026

Anticipated K-2 Autistic Support Instructional Assistant at East Allen Elementary. Hours are 8:45am - 3:15pm.

CATEGORY: II - Assistants

JOB SUMMARY: Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups of identified students in a classroom or other learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
• Demonstrates ability to meet "Highly Qualified" status under the No Child Left Behind legislation
  • Associates Degree (or)
  • Forty-eight post-secondary credits (or)
  • Successful completion of District approved assessment
• Possesses experience working with children, including those with special needs, in an organized setting
• Possesses proficiency in the English language with strong oral and written communication skills
• Possesses ability to deal courteously and tactfully with school personnel and the public
• Possesses ability to operate a computer, associated software, and other office equipment as assigned
• Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Academic principles and practices
• Child development
• Basic subjects including: mathematics, science, social studies, grammar, spelling, language and reading
• Basic instructional methods, techniques and practices
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Understands, relates and assists children with special needs
• Assists students in standardized and District testing
• Maintains student files and program records
• Reinforces instruction within individual or small groups of identified students, as directed by the teacher
• Monitors and oversees student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects
• Assists assigned teacher in implementation of student behavior plans, lesson plans and materials to meet student needs

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reads books to students and assist with reading and writing activities as assigned
• Assists with ordering supplies as directed
• Assists with personal care, if necessary or in an emergency
• Complies with District health and safety regulations
• Attends meetings and training as assigned
• Performs related duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Demonstrates ability to access, input and generate output of data from a computer
• Demonstrates ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate in order to exchange information
• Demonstrates ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

MEASURED IN TERMS OF FREQUENCY:

A B C D

NOT AT ALL OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY

0% 1 - 33% 34 - 66% 67 - 100%

TRANSPORT:

Up to 10 lbs: C

11 to 20 lbs: C

Beyond 20 lbs: B

MOBILITY:

• Demonstrates ability to move about the classroom or student work area to monitor student activities: C
• Demonstrates ability to position self to work with children in a small group or one-on-one: C
• Demonstrates ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations to perform duties: C
• Demonstrates ability to assist with mobility of student: C

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Six to seven and one-half (6-7.5) Hours per day - 182 days per year; Hourly Rate of Pay and Benefits in accordance with the ESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization