Special Education Assistant - Instructional

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

Job summary

Central Bucks School District seeks a Special Education Assistant for Groveland Elementary School for the 2026/2027 school year. This full-time instructional role supports students with IEP goals within both special Building Based AS and regular education settings under professional supervision.

The position requires 2 years of college coursework or an associate degree preferred, with a High School Diploma or GED. Strong teamwork, communication, and patience are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years college coursework or Associate Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED required at hire.
• Ability to work in team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEP goals in SPED and regular classes.
• Follow supervision by professional staff.
• Use crisis prevention techniques as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Child interaction

Education

Associate Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Central Bucks School District

Special Education Assistant - Instructional JobID: 7783

• Position Type: SUPPORT STAFF/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Location: Groveland Elementary
• Date Available: 08/31/2026
• Closing Date: 05/30/2027

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

LOCATION: Groveland Elementary School

AVAILABLE: 2026/2027 School Year

HOURS: Full-time/10-month 8:15-4:00 (with 30 minute unpaid lunch)

COMPENSATION: $20.84* p/hr

Perform a wide variety of duties in support of student(s) individualized education programs in both special Building Based AS 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

• 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.

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