Anticipated Special Education IA/PCA- Autistic Support

Central York School District; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,973,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with HSA

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Dependent Care

Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans

Job summary

Central York Middle School in York, PA is seeking a full-time Special Education IA/PCA- Autistic Support Assistant to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth under the supervision of certified staff.

The role includes providing instructional support, assisting with IEPs, small group or one-on-one tutoring, and monitoring student behavior. Work hours are 7.25 per day, 186 days per year, with hourly pay $15.95-$20.70.

Qualifications

• Must meet PA PDE requirements for paraprofessionals.
• Options: 2 years post-secondary (48 credits) or an associates degree or higher.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification; background checks within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate activities for all in the assigned subject area.
• Assist students with IEPs; monitor and report behavior; take notes and re-teach material.
• Prepare students with IEPs for quizzes and tests.
• Attend/participate in IEP and team meetings when required.
• Assist with preparation and set-up of learning activities; monitor students' activities; provide one-on-one assistance.
• Teach learning strategies to individuals and small groups; develop learning activities.
• Record assessment data for students with special needs.
• Supervise students in hallways, breakfast, and on the school day start/end.
• Provide services in the community/work environment for learners with disabilities.

Skills

IEP support

Student supervision

One-on-one assistance

Data collection

Lesson support

Education

Two years of post-secondary study

Associates Degree or higher

PDE credential options

Job description

Anticipated Special Education IA/PCA- Autistic Support JobID: 3870

• Position Type:
  Building Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant- 10 months
• Date Posted:
  10/2/2026
• Location:
  Central York Middle School

Central York School District (CYSD) is looking for afull-time Special Education IA/PCA- Autistic Support Assistant to join Central York Middle 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

Why Join the CYSD Team? Central York School District is named one of the Top 50 Employers in York County by the PA Department of Labor!

Where?
Central York Middle School
1950 N. Hills Road
York, PA 17406
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) OR The 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 and FBI 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