Special Education Instructional Assistant- Learning Support
About the role
Mechanicsburg Area School District is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant at the Kindergarten Academy for the 2026/2027 school year. This is a full-time, during the school year position starting August 11, 2026.
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. The primary focus of this Learning Support position is to assist students with identified needs in regular education classes. This position acts as a scaffolding to help students access learning by aiding in understanding a new concept.
Responsibilities
- Supporting students in maintaining organization of assignments and materials
- Supporting study skills
- Providing prompting for attention
- Encouraging collaborative group work
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:
- Have completed at least two years of postsecondary study
- Possess an associates degree or higher
- Complete an assessment provided
Required Clearances
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).
Benefits
Full-time positions with MASD include comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
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