Anticipated Special Education IA/PCA

Applitrack; Stonybrook (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with Health Spending Account

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Dependent Care

Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans

Job summary

Central York School District is seeking a full-time Special Education Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional to join Stony Brook Elementary School in York, PA. The role focuses on supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally under supervision of a certified professional.

Responsibilities include assisting with IEPs, administering tasks, monitoring behavior, and helping with quizzes, tests, and learning activities. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must meet PA qualifications for Special Education IA/PCAs.
• Two years of post-secondary study (48 credits) or an Associates degree or higher.
• PA background checks within the last 12 months.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate activities for all in the assigned subject area.
• Assist students with IEPs, monitor behavior, re-teach/teach material, and help with homework and tasks.
• Prepare students with IEPs for quizzes and tests.
• Attend/participate in IEP and team meetings.
• Assist with preparation and setup of learning activities and data collection.
• Teach learning strategies to individuals and small groups.
• Record assessment data for students with special needs.
• Supervise students in hallways, breakfast, assemblies, and at school start/end.

Skills

IEP support

Student supervision

One-on-one support

Team collaboration

Instructional support

Education

Two-year college credits

Associates degree or higher

PDE competency credential

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Central York School District

Central York School District (CYSD) is looking for afull-time Special Education IA/PCAAssistant to join Stony Brook Elementary School. The ideal candidate will have a strong background insupporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth, a passion for helping students succeed, and the ability to foster meaningful connections with students, families, and staff.

Mission: Central York School District provides a high-quality academic experience within a supportive, valued, collaborative community that promotes students' personal growth and the pursuit of their passions and interests.

Our Vision: Pursuing Excellence: All Panthers. Every Day. In All Ways.

Core Values: Character | Perseverance | Accountability | Community | Excellence

Central York School District is named one of the Top 50 Employers in York County by the PA Department of Labor!

Where:
Stony Brook Elementary School
250 Silver Spur Drive
York, PA 17402
7.25 Hours Per Day
186 Days Per Year
Job Summary:
Provide instructional support to any and all students, and/or a specific student or group of students as assigned.
Instructional Assistants may be used in any classroom situation under the immediate and direct supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the duties and responsibilities of this job description. The design, direction and evaluation of the teaching/learning process must be done by a professional employee. The Instructional Assistant is under the supervision of the certified professional in charge of the assignment and to the Building Principal. The Instructional Assistant may monitor student behavior through report, but cannot be directly involved in disciplinary procedures. The Instructional Assistant will be evaluated by the certified professional in charge of the specific assignment and the Building Principal.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Please note: Duties and responsibilities for this position will vary depending on the building and grade to which the position is assigned, and if the position supports an entire classroom, a small group of students, or provides one-on-one assistance to a student.

• Provide and facilitate activities for all in the assigned subject area.
• Provide assistance to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Assist student(s) with staying focused and on-task, monitor and report behavior problems; take notes on material being instructed, re-teach/teach material; assist students with completion of homework & tasks, classroom projects, and use of technology/computer.
• Prepare students with IEPs for quizzes and tests (i.e. study sessions, review games).
• Administer quizzes/tests as per IEP under guidance of classroom teacher and special education teacher.
• Attend/participate in IEP and team meetings, when required. Become familiar with IEPs of students serviced under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist with preparation and set-up of learning activities, monitor students' activities; provide one-on-one assistance with learning activities and test taking in class and through tutoring, data collection, grade assignments and tests.
• Teach learning strategies to individuals and small groups in one or multiple subject areas. Develop and implement learning activities (i.e. flashcards, worksheets, etc.).
• Record assessment data for students with special needs.
• Assist with student supervision in hallways, at breakfast, during assemblies, and at the beginning and end of school day.
• Provide services in the community/work environment for learners with disabilities.

Qualifications:
Special Education Instructional Assistants must reach a qualified status as required by Pennsylvania regulations. Therefore, all Instructional Assistants/PCAs employed by Central York School District are required to meet one of the following qualifications:

• Complete at least two (2) years of post-secondary study (48 credits) OR
• Possess an Associates Degree or higher OR
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment.Central York School District recognizes two (2) local assessments to assist paraprofessionals in attaining the PDE requirements:
  • The Special Education Credential of Competency (free of charge; provided by CYSD) ORThe CAPE test (must receive a passing score of 80% or higher)
  • Maintain 20 hours per year of professional development related to identified position
• Current First Aid and CPR certification based on assignments
• Must have obtained (or will obtain) valid PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse andFBI Criminal History Background Checks within the last twelve (12) months.

Hourly Rate:
$15.95-$20.70
*Step placement shall be based on years of service recognized by employer.
Eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical with Health Spending Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Dependent Care
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans

Postings current as of 10/2/2026 12:34:32 PM CST.

Internal applicants only.
(Internal candidates are either current full-time or part-time employees.)
This does NOT include substitutes or guest teachers.

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