Special Education Assistant - Instructional (Full- time w/benefits)

Position Type:

SUPPORT STAFF/Special Education Assistant

Date Posted:

9/17/2025

Location:

West High

Date Available:

09/17/2025

Closing Date:

10/31/2025

POSITION:

Special Education Assistant - Instructional

Full-time/Benefits

LOCATION:

Central Bucks High School West

AVAILABLE:

2025/2026 School Year

HOURS:

Full-time/10-month

7:15 am to 2:45 pm

COMPENSATION:

$18.52* p/hr

DESCRIPTION:

Perform a wide variety of duties in support of student(s) individualized education programs in one of our special education transition programs, TOPSS, as directed and supervised by a professional staff member.

Must be able to walk and travel through the community with the students. Candidate must be willing to drive school van, following training, with students to Work Based Learning Locations.

*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.

PROCEDURE:

Apply through the CBSD Employment Portal on or before October 31, 2025* . EOE

*The district reserves the right to close this posting after seven (7) calendar days should a suitable applicant be found.

Interested CBSD employees should apply through the INTERNAL JOB POSTINGS link on the CBSD INTRANET under Staff.

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.