Instructional Assistant, Autistic Support, Elementary School Permanent Support Staff (Anticiapted)

Richboro Elementary School; Richboro (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Richboro Elementary School in Richboro, PA, is hiring an Instructional Assistant, Autistic Support, for permanent staff. 7 hours/day, 5 days/week, 182 days/year. Position supports autistic students with data-driven plans, in collaboration with the teaching team.

Required PA credentials: two years post-secondary study or an associate degree or higher; background clearances and paperwork are required. Starting date is September 2026; full-time position with pay around $25.49/hour.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting data in an elementary school setting.
• Ability to work with a team of educators on support plans.
• Meet PA standards for special education instructional paraeducators.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic students with academic and behavioral goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement instructional plans.
• Document progress and participate in data reviews.

Skills

Data collection

Team collaboration

Academic support planning

Education

Two years post-secondary

Associate's degree or higher

Competency assessment (PA)

Job description

Instructional Assistant, Autistic Support, Elementary School Permanent Support Staff (Anticiapted)

Council Rock School District Richboro Elementary School - Richboro, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5925826

Application Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position: Instructional Assistant, Autistic, SupportElementary School, Permanent Support Staff (Anticipated)

Location: Richboro Elementary School

Available: September, 2026

Hours/Schedule: 7.0 hours/day; 5 days/week; 182 days per year (Benefit Eligible)

Requirements:

• Previous Instructional Assistant Experience inElementary School setting preferred
• Ability to collect data, work with team of educators, and carry out academic support plans
• Qualified candidates must meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education Special EducationRegulations Chapter 14 Regulations. (https://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter14/s14.105.html)
• • Have completed at least two years of post-secondary study; or
  • Possess an associate's degree or higher; or
  • Meet a rigorous standard of quality as documented through a state or local assessment.Additional Information can be accessed at Bureau of Special Education Credential of Competency for Special Education Instructional Paraeducators in Pennsylvania (pattan.net)

REQUIRED PAPERWORK: In order to begin employment in any PA public school, all employees are required to complete mandatory paperwork. Background employment clearances must be completed within the last year to be valid and include:

• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) IndentoGo

Some additional paperwork includes Arrest/Conviction Report form, PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure (Act 168), physician's health form and recently completed TB test.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25.49 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required