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 - Instructional at Gayman Elementary for the 2026/2027 school year. This full-time position includes benefits, with hours of 29.9 per week or full-time/10-month, and exact hours to be determined.

The role supports students with IEPs in both special and regular education settings, under professional supervision. It emphasizes teamwork, good judgment, clear communication, and patience in working with children.

Qualifications

• Must work as a team member, exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Candidates must have patience and enjoy working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support student(s) individualized education programs in both special and regular education settings.
• Utilize crisis prevention techniques/strategies with students as needed; training provided.
• Perform a wide variety of duties in support of students’ IEPs; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Good judgment

Communication

Patience

Education

Associate degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education Assistant (Full-time w/benefits) JobID: 7680

• Position Type: SUPPORT STAFF/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/7/2026
• Location: Gayman Elementary
• Date Available: 08/31/2026
• Closing Date: 05/30/2027

POSITION: Special Education Assistant - Instructional Full-time/Benefits

LOCATION: Gayman Elementary

AVAILABLE: 2026/2027 School Year

HOURS: 29.9 hours p/week or less ORFull-time/10-month
Exact hours TBD

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

All employment is provisional for 90 days as required by ACT 168 of 2014, enacted December 22, 2014. IF YOU ARE A NEW HIRE WITH CBSD, you must complete the ACT 168 INQUIRY FORM which is included in the New Hire Checklist. See details and instructions on the Inquiry Form.

Postings current as of 8/16/2026 2:04:59 PM CST.