Instructional Assistant, Autistic Support, Middle School, Permanent (Anticipated)

Young World Physical Education; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Rock School District’s Newtown Middle School is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Autistic Support. The position is permanent (anticipated) with a full schedule of 7 hours per day, five days per week, 182 days per year.

Starting August 31, 2026, applicants should be prepared to support data collection and academic plans for students in a middle school setting. Qualified candidates must meet PA Special Education Regulations; two years of post-secondary study or an associate’s degree

Qualifications

• Experience as an Instructional Assistant in a middle school setting preferred.
• Ability to collect data, work with a team of educators, and carry out academic support plans.
• Must meet PA Special Education Regulations Chapter 14; see PA Code for details.

Responsibilities

• Assist Autistic Support in a middle school environment.
• Support implementation of academic plans and data collection.
• Collaborate with educators to support student learning and behavior goals.

Skills

Data collection

Team collaboration

Academic support plans

Education

Two years of post-secondary study

Associate's degree or higher

Competency assessment per PA Standards

Job description

Instructional Assistant, Autistic Support, Middle School, Permanent (Anticipated)

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

Job ID: 5882106

Application Deadline: Aug 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Details

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

Job Description

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

Location: Newtown Middle School

Available: August 31, 2026

Requirements:

• Previous Instructional Assistant Experience in Middle 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 atBureau 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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