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

Council Rock School District; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Rock School District Goodnoe Elementary School - Newtown, Pennsylvania is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Autistic Support at the elementary level. Position is anticipated as permanent support staff with full-time hours.

Starting date is September 2026, with a 7.0 hour day, 5 days per week, 182 days per year, and a pay rate of $25.49 per hour. Requires PA clearances and relevant education qualifications per PA regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous instructional assistant experience in elementary school preferred.
• Ability to collect data, work with educators, and carry out academic support plans.
• Must meet PA Special Education Regulations Chapter 14 requirements.

Skills

Data collection

Team collaboration

Elementary support

Special education support

Education

Two years post-secondary study

Associate's degree or higher

PA credential standard (Chapter 14)

Job description

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

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

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

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

This job is also posted in Council Rock School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5892585
Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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

Location: Goodnoe 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

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