Instructional Assistant - Special Education

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

Job summary

Bethlehem Area School District in Farmersville Elementary School is seeking a full-time Instructional Assistant for Special Education. The position runs August through June with a seven-hour school-day, Monday through Friday, following the district calendar.

The role supports students under the special education teacher, helps implement IEPs, collects data, and assists with student care and behavior management. The hourly rate is $24.46.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 48 credits beyond high school, or completion of the district's Highly Qualified IA Program.
• Experience or training preferred in special education instructional support.
• Commitment to support the educational, behavioral, and social development of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational, behavioral, and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the special education teacher.
• Support students with academic, organizational, and behavioral needs.
• Assist in implementing IEPs and monitor student progress as directed.
• Provide support to individual students inside and outside the classroom to promote full participation in school activities.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records and documentation.
• Collect academic and behavioral data and complete observations as required.
• Communicate with students, staff, and parents to support student success.
• Provide assistance with personal care needs; including toileting, feeding, and other self-care tasks as required.
• Support de-escalation of students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges.

Education

Associates Degree, 48 credits beyond a High School Diploma, or Completion of the District's Highly Qualified IA Program

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Special Education JobID: 1489

• Position Type: Educational Support/ Instructional Assistant - Special Education
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Farmersville Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/29/2026

We currently have a Special Education Instructional Assistant vacancy available at Farmersville Elementary School. This is a full-time, 10-month position that follows the school calendar, running from August through June. The schedule consists of a seven-hour shift each school day, Monday through Friday, during regular school hours.

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

• Assist in the educational, behavioral, and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the special education teacher.
• Support students with academic, organizational, and behavioral needs.
• Assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and monitor student progress as directed.
• Provide support to individual students inside and outside the classroom to promote full participation in school activities.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records and documentation.
• Collect academic and behavioral data and complete observations as required.
• 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.
• Support the de-escalation of students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, as trained and directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

Associates 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.