Special Education Assistant - Instructional

Central Bucks School District; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bucks School District is seeking a Special Education Assistant - Instructional at Groveland Elementary School for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports student IEP goals in both special and general education settings under supervision of a licensed professional.

Full-time, 10-month schedule (8:15-4:00 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch). Compensation starts at $20.84 per hour, with additional $1.25 per hour if student toileting is required.

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.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a school setting for extended periods, including sitting, standing, bending, reaching, walking, talking, hearing, climbing stairs, and lifting to 20 lbs.
• Some assignments may require lifting in excess of 50 lbs. while assisting students with specific personal care needs, or restraint.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of duties in support of student(s) IEPs in both special Building Based AS and regular education settings as directed 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

• 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

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

DESCRIPTION

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: 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.