Special Education Assistant (Full-time w/ benefits)

Central Bucks School District; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bucks School District | Lenape Middle School seeks a Special Education Assistant - Instructional for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports students with IEPs in both special education and regular education settings under professional supervision.

The position is full-time for 10 months, 7:15 AM to 2:30 PM, with compensation listed at $20.84 per hour. A strong teamwork ethic, patience, and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must work as part of a team and exercise good judgment.
• Prioritize tasks and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Patience and enjoyment of working with children are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of duties in support of student IEPs in special education and regular settings as directed by staff.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to support instructional activities.
• Follow safety and crisis prevention protocols as trained.

Skills

Team player

Good judgment

Prioritization

Communication skills

Patience

Enjoy working with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years college coursework

Associate degree preferred

Job description

POSITION: Special Education Assistant - Instructional
Full-time/BenefitsLOCATION: Lenape Middle SchoolAVAILABLE: 2026/2027 School YearHOURS:Full-time/10-month 7:15 AM - 2:30 PM
COMPENSATION: $20.84* p/hrDESCRIPTION: Perform a wide variety of duties in support of student(s) individualized education programs in both special education (Learning 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.
Requirements
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.