Instructional Assistant, Elementary School Permanent Support Staff (Anticipated)

Position: Instructional Assistant, Elementary School, Permanent Support Staff (Anticipated)

Location: Richboro Elementary School

Available: October 2026

Hours/Schedule: 7.0 hours/day; 5 days/week; 182 days per year (Benefit Eligible)

Requirements:

Previous Instructional Assistant Experience in Elementary School setting preferred

Ability to collect data, work with team of educators, and carry out academic support plans

Qualified candidates must meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education Special Education Regulations Chapter 14 Regulations. (https://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter14/s14.105.html)

Have completed at least two years of post-secondary study; or

Possess an associate's degree or higher; or

Meet a rigorous standard of quality as documented through a state or local assessment. Additional Information can be accessed at Bureau of Special Education Credential of Competency for Special Education Instructional Paraeducators in Pennsylvania (pattan.net)

REQUIRED PAPERWORK: In order to begin employment in any PA public school, all employees are required to complete mandatory paperwork. Background employment clearances must be completed within the last year to be valid and include:

PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)

Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)

FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) IndentoGo

Some additional paperwork includes Arrest/Conviction Report form, PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure (Act 168), physician’s health form and recently completed TB test.