Special Education Instructional Assistant

Mechanicsburg Area School District; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanicsburg Area School District is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant at Broad Street Elementary School, effective immediately. This full-time, during the school year position supports teachers and students, providing instructional assistance and clerical support in a structured classroom setting.

The role involves working with individuals or small groups to reinforce material, assisting with adaptations to lesson materials and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required with typing ability and basic computer skills.
• Experience working with children in instructional settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and students in the assigned setting.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce material.
• Adapt instructional materials for specific students as needed.

Skills

Typing ability

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant JobID: 2555

• Position Type: Instructional Assistant/ Special Ed - IA
• Date Posted: 11/13/2026
• Location: Broad Street Elementary School

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Mechanicsburg Area School District is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant at Broad Street Elementary School, effective immediately. This is a full-time, during the school year position.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides instructional assistance to teachers and/or students in the assigned setting. Requires working with children and performing various clerical duties. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher. Assists with adapting instructional material for specific students.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduate with general typing ability and computer skills. Experience working with children in an instructional setting preferred. Strong interpersonal skills required.

Chapter 14 requires that all special education instructional assistants and personal care assistants must meet ONE of the following qualifications: (1) have completed at least two years of postsecondary study, (2) possess an associates degree or higher, OR (3) take a state or local assessment provided by the school after hire.

Any individual who is to be considered for employment must provide school district officials with a valid Criminal History Record Clearance form, a valid Child Abuse History Clearance form, FBI Clearance, Act 168 form(s), and an I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification).

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Mechanicsburg Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or age in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504, and ADA. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Human Resources at 600 S. Norway Street, 2nd Floor, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055(717-691-4500).