Special Education Assistant (Full-time w/benefits)

Central Bucks School District; Danboro (PA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bucks School District is seeking a Special Education Assistant at Tohickon Middle School for the 2026/2027 school year. This full-time, 10-month role runs 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch, and offers benefits.

Compensation is $20.84 per hour. Responsibilities include supporting students' IEPs in both special and regular education settings under supervision, with crisis-prevention techniques as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years college course work or Associate Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma/Transcripts or GED equivalent required at time of hire.
• Must work as a team member, exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks, effectively communicate with both students and adults and be a positive role model for students.
• Utilization of crisis prevention techniques/strategies (including possible restraint as a last resort) with students who require such in their IEP. Training will be provided via CBSD.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of duties in support of student(s) individualized education programs in both special and regular education settings as directed and supervised by a professional staff member.
• Utilization of crisis prevention techniques/strategies (including possible restraint as a last resort) with students who require such in their IEP.
• Training will be provided via CBSD.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Prioritization

Education

Associate Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Special Education Assistant (Full-time w/benefits) JobID: 7981

• Position Type: SUPPORT STAFF/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Location: Tohickon Middle
• Date Available: 10/19/2026
• Closing Date: 05/30/2027

POSITION: Special Education Assistant - Instructional

LOCATION: Tohickon Middle School

AVAILABLE: 2026/2027 School Year

HOURS: Full-time/10-month

Exact hours 7:30 am - 2:30 pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch)

COMPENSATION: $20.84* p/hr

DESCRIPTION:

Perform a wide variety of duties in support of student(s) individualized education programs in both special and regular education settings as directed and supervised by a professional staff member. *If student toileting is required, additional $1.25 per hour will be added to base pay. Must work as a team member and exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Candidates must have patience and enjoy working with children. All other duties as assigned. Utilization of crisis prevention techniques/strategies (including possible restraint as a last resort) with students who require such in their IEP. Training will be provided via CBSD.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 2 years college course work or Associate Degree preferred. High School Diploma/Transcripts or GED equivalent required at time of hire (the minimum). Must work as a team member, exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks, effectively communicate with both students and adults and be a positive role model for students.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a school setting for extended periods, including but not limited to sitting, standing, bending, reaching, walking, talking, hearing, climbing stairs, and lifting to 20 lbs.

• Some assignments may require lifting excess of 50 lbs. while assisting students with specific personal care needs, or restraint