Part Time Autistic Support Aide

Young World Physical Education; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Crawford Central School District Meadville Area Senior High School in Meadville, PA seeks a Part-Time Autistic Support Aide to support our learning support program. 183 days, 4.5 hours per day; start date August 31, 2026.

Training provided for new employees and opportunities to assist with behavior management. The role involves assisting a special educator, addressing student needs, toileting/diapering as needed, and potential van transport support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Flexibility when working with children of different ages and abilities.
• Meets the Highly qualified requirement when deemed necessary.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as appropriate or acceptable by the board.

Responsibilities

• Supports instructional program for special needs students with practice, review, and drill.
• Assists in guiding, redirecting, and prompting student behavior.
• Assists in implementing and charting behavior management plans and progress toward educational goals.
• Assists in preparing adapted or modified learning materials.
• Assists students with use of assistive devices or other equipment.
• Monitors pupil activity during independent study periods.
• Helps students with self-help skills such as eating, dressing, and toileting as needed.
• Acts as liaison between learning support and classroom teachers.
• Pursues continuing education in Behavior Management Techniques and related areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the learning support teacher or principal.

Skills

CPR Training

First Aid

Behavior management

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Part Time Autistic Support Aide

Location: Crawford Central School District Meadville Area Senior High School – Meadville, Pennsylvania.

Position details: 183 days, 4.5 hours per day. Multiple positions available. Start date: Aug 31, 2026.

Job Goal

Assist the special educator in meeting the needs of learning support students within a system that supports appropriate inclusion.

Reports To

Special Education Teacher, Building Principal, Director of Special Services.

Requirements / Duties

• CPI Training, CPR, First Aid, PCA Logs, Lifting.
• Address behavioral issues, toileting/diapering, daily mobility; may include riding the school van.
• Training provided for new employees.

Responsibilities

• Supports the instructional program taught to special needs students by providing practice, review, and drill.
• Assists in guiding, redirecting, prompting student behavior.
• Assists in the implementation and charting of behavior management plans and progress toward achievement of educational goals.
• Assists in the preparation of adapted or modified learning materials.
• Assists students in the use of low- and high-tech assistive devices or other special equipment that may be required.
• Assists in monitoring pupil activity during periods of free independent study, seat work, etc.
• Provides assistance to students in self-help skills such as eating, dressing, and toileting as the need requires.
• Supports the collaborative link between learning support and classroom teachers by assisting as a communication liaison between the two.
• Continuing education in Behavior Management Techniques, Passive Restraints, and other classes offered at the Intermediate Unit, etc.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by the learning support teacher and/or building principal and approved by the Director of Special Services for the general well-being of the student.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of computer technology and word processing.
• Flexibility when working with children of different ages, backgrounds, abilities, etc.
• Meets the Highly qualified requirement when deemed necessary.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as appropriate or acceptable by the board.