Special Education Assistant - (Full-time w/benefits)

Central Bucks School District; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bucks School District is seeking a Special Education Assistant - Instructional at Kutz Elementary School for the 2026/2027 school year. The role is full-time for 10 months with exact hours to be determined. Compensation starts at $20.84 per hour.

Candidates will support students in IEPs, including low incidence autistic support, guided by professional staff. Minimum 2 years of college coursework or an Associate Degree is preferred; a High School Diploma or GED is required at hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years college coursework or an Associate Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required at time of hire.
• Must work as a team member, exercise good judgment, communicate with students and adults effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ individualized education programs in special and regular education settings as directed by professional staff.
• Utilize crisis prevention techniques; possible restraint as a last resort.
• Training provided via CBSD.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Education

High School Diploma required

Associate Degree preferred

Job description

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Openings as of 8/20/2026

• Position Type: SUPPORT STAFF/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Date Available: 08/31/2026
• Closing Date: 05/30/2027

POSITION

Special Education Assistant - Instructional

LOCATION

Kutz Elementary School

AVAILABLE

2026/2027 School Year

HOURS

Full-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 (low incidence autistic support) 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.