Special Education Instructional Assistant (K-12) – Impact

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Levittown (PA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Empower Extraordinary Minds as a (Special Education) Instructional Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a profound impact on the lives of children with special needs? Do you love helping others succeed academically and personally? If you're a dedicated and compassionate professional who believes that every child deserves a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we have an incredible opportunity for you!

Aspire Educational Services is seeking Instructional Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year committed to creating a nurturing space where children with diverse abilities can flourish. The Instructional Assistant will support the teachers/therapists in providing instruction and requires the employee to support students with a variety of needs, which may include academic support and/or behavioral support to include aggressive or self‑injurious behavior.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide support across all educational settings; escort and supervise student(s) to various locations across all educational settings.
• Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional materials.
• Assist the student(s) with the use of equipment to include communication devices (if applicable).
• Assist student(s) with positioning, transferring, and ambulation.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living to include feeding, grooming, bathing, diapering, and toileting (if applicable).
• Accompany student(s) on the bus or other vehicle.
• Observe, monitor, and redirect behavior as needed.
• Cue student(s) to remain on task and complete activities assigned by the teacher/therapist.
• Follow Individual Education Plans and assist with data collection on student performance.
• Support parental involvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma; Associate or Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Must have passion for working with children with disabilities (may involve toileting).
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to pass school background requirements such as child abuse clearances, FBI Fingerprints, etc.

Benefits

• Paid time off to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
• Paid major holidays.
• Health, dental and vision insurance available.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.

Aspire does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion throughout our organization.