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

Council Rock School District; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Rock School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant at Sol Feinstone Elementary in Newtown, PA. The position is full-time with 7 hours per day, 182 days per year, and includes benefit eligibility. Anticipated start date is October 2026.

Requirements include prior instructional assistant experience in an elementary setting, data collection abilities, and meeting PDE Chapter 14 standards for instructional paraeducators. Background clearances are required for PA public schools.

Qualifications

• Experience as an instructional assistant in an elementary school setting preferred.
• Ability to collect data, work with a team of educators, and carry out academic support plans.
• Must meet Pennsylvania PDE Chapter 14 Regulations for Special Education Instructional Paraeducators.
• Two years of post-secondary study or an associate's degree or higher or meet a state/local competency standard.

Responsibilities

• Assist in elementary classrooms with instructional support.
• Collect and organize student data to support individualized plans.
• Collaborate with educators to implement academic support strategies.

Skills

Instructional support

Data collection

Team collaboration

Academic plan support

Education

Post-secondary study (2 years)

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934454
Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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

Location: Sol Feinstone Elementary

Available: October, 2026

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

Requirements:

• Previous Instructional Assistant Experience in Elementary 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)


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  • 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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