Special Education Instructional Assistant

Mechanicsburg Area School District; Upper Allen Township (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanicsburg Area School District seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant in the TES classroom at Mechanicsburg Middle School, effective immediately. This is a full-time position during the school year.

The role provides instructional assistance to teachers and students, and may include clerical duties. Qualifications include a high school diploma, typing ability, and computer skills; experience with children in instructional settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with general typing ability and computer skills.
• Experience working with children in an instructional setting preferred.
• Chapter 14 requires one of: two years postsecondary study, an associates degree or higher, or a local/state assessment.
• Must provide clearances: Criminal History, Child Abuse, FBI, Act 168 forms, and I-9 at employment eligibility verification.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance to teachers and students in the assigned setting.
• Assist with clerical duties as needed and support classroom operations.
• Work with children in a Special Education TES classroom as part of the team.

Skills

Typing

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Two years postsecondary study

Associates degree or higher

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant JobID: 2517

• Position Type: Instructional Assistant/ Special Ed - IA
• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Location: Mechanicsburg Middle School

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Mechanicsburg Area School District is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant in the TES classroom at the Middle 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.

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.

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) form.

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).