Special Education​/IA​/PCA

Position Type: Building Support Staff/ Special Education Instructional & Personal Care Assistant (10 months)

Date Posted: 5/20/2024

Location: Sinking Springs Elementary

Central York School District (CYSD) is seeking a dedicated and reliable full‑time Special Education Instructional Assistant/Personal Care Assistant (IA/PCA) to join our Sinking Springs Elementary School team! The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting students with diverse learning needs in a positive, safe, and inclusive environment. This individual should be patient, compassionate, and proactive, with a strong ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

As an IA/PCA, you will work closely with special education teachers and support staff to assist students with academic instruction, social development, and personal care as needed. You will play a vital role in the daily success of students by helping them access learning, follow routines, and reach their individual goals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys making a meaningful impact while contributing to a supportive and collaborative educational team.

Central York School District serves more than 5,500 students and 700 employees across seven buildings throughout the district. Central York School District is named one of the Top 50 Employers in York County by the PA Department of Labor!

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Sinking Springs Elementary
2850 Susquehanna Trail
York, PA 17406

Special Education Instructional Assistant/PCA

7 Hours Per Day

186 Days Per Year

Please note: Duties and responsibilities for this position will vary depending on the building and grade to which the position is assigned, and if the position supports an entire classroom, a small group of students, or provides one‑on‑one assistance to a student.

• Provide and facilitate activities for all in the assigned subject area.
• Provide assistance to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Assist student(s) with staying focused and on‑task, monitor and report behavior problems; take notes on material being instructed, re‑teach/teach material; assist students with completion of homework & tasks, classroom projects, and use of technology/computer.
• Prepare students with IEPs for quizzes and tests (i.e. study sessions, review games).
• Administer quizzes/tests as per IEP under guidance of classroom teacher and special education teacher.
• Attend/participate in IEP and team meetings, when required. Become familiar with IEPs of students serviced under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist with preparation and set‑up of learning activities, monitor students' activities; provide one‑on‑one assistance with learning activities and test taking in class and through tutoring, data collection, grade assignments and tests.
• Teach learning strategies to individuals and small groups in one or multiple subject areas. Develop and implement learning activities (i.e. flashcards, worksheets, etc.).
• Record assessment data for students with special needs.
• Assist with student supervision in hallways, at breakfast, during assemblies, and at the beginning and end of school day.
• Provide services in the community/work environment for learners with disabilities.

Special Education Instructional Assistants must reach a qualified status as required by Pennsylvania regulations. Therefore, all Instructional Assistants/PCAs employed by Central York School District are required to meet one of the following qualifications:

• Complete at least two (2) years of post‑secondary study (48 credits) OR
• Possess an Associates Degree or higher OR
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment.

Central York School District recognizes two (2) local assessments to assist paraprofessionals in attaining the PDE requirements:

• The Special Education Credential of Competency (free of charge; provided by CYSD) OR The CAPE test (must receive a passing score of 80% or higher)
• Maintain 20 hours per year of professional development related to identified position

• Current First Aid and CPR certification based on assignments
• Must have obtained (or will obtain) valid PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Criminal History Background Checks within the last twelve (12) months.

$15.55-$20.30

* Step placement shall be based on years of service recognized by employer.

Medical with Health Spending Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Dependent Care, Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans