Instructional Assistant - Regular Education

Bethlehem Area School District; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethlehem Area School District invites applications for an Instructional Assistant - Regular Education at James Buchanan Elementary School. This full-time, 10-month position runs August through June with a seven-hour weekday shift.

Responsibilities include supporting students under the teacher's guidance, assisting with academic, behavioral, and organizational needs, and providing small-group help inside and outside class.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 48 credits beyond high school required.
• Completion of the District's Highly Qualified IA Program is expected.
• Ability to support students under guidance of the classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

• Support students' educational and social development under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Assist with academic, behavioral, and organizational needs to promote student success.
• Provide individualized and small-group support inside and outside the classroom.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Provide assistance with student personal care needs as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree

48 credits beyond high school

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Regular Education JobID: 1491

• Position Type: Educational Support/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: James Buchanan Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/29/2026

We currently have one Instructional Assistant - Regular Education vacancy available at James Buchanan Elementary School. This is a full-time, 10-month position that runs from August through June, following the school year calendar. The role involves a seven-hour shift each weekday during school hours, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support students' educational and social development under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Assist with academic, behavioral, and organizational needs to promote student success.
• Provide individualized and small-group support inside and outside the classroom to encourage full participation in school activities.
• Communicate and interact effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Provide assistance with student personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, and other self-care tasks as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements: Associate degree, 48 credits beyond a high school diploma, or completion of the District's Highly Qualified IA Program.

Hourly Rate: $24.46 per hour

EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

As an equal rights and opportunities agency, the Bethlehem Area School District will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, or any other legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.