Special Education IA​/PCA

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

Date Posted: 2/10/2026

Location:

Central York High School

Central York School District (CYSD) is looking for a full-time Special Education/IA/PCA Assistant to join the Central York High School instructional team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth, a passion for helping students succeed, and the ability to foster meaningful connections with students, families, and staff. Central York School District serves more than 5,500 students and 700 employees across seven buildings throughout the district and is named one of the Top 50 Employers in York County by the PA Department of Labor.

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Central York High School
601 Mundis Mill Road
York, PA 17406

7.25 Hours Per Day
186 Days Per Year

Provide instructional support to any and all students, and/or a specific student or group of students as assigned. Instructional Assistants may be used in any classroom situation under the immediate and direct supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the duties and responsibilities of this job description. The design, direction, and evaluation of the teaching/learning process must be done by a professional employee.

The Instructional Assistant is under the supervision of the certified professional in charge of the assignment and the Building Principal. The Instructional Assistant may monitor student behavior through a report, but cannot be directly involved in disciplinary procedures. The Instructional Assistant will be evaluated by the certified professional in charge of the specific assignment and the Building Principal.

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 students in the assigned subject area.
• Assist students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); help students stay focused and on task, monitor and report behavior problems, take notes on material being instructed, re‑teach or teach material; assist students with homework and classroom projects and with technology/computer use.
• Prepare students with IEPs for quizzes and tests (e.g., study sessions, review games).
• Administer quizzes/tests as per IEP under guidance of classroom teacher and special education teacher.
• Attend or participate in IEP and team meetings when required and become familiar with IEPs of students serviced under the special education teacher.
• Assist with preparation and set‑up of learning activities, monitor student 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 (e.g., flashcards, worksheets).
• 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. 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 Associate’s 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 the 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)

Eligible for the following benefits:
Medical with Health Spending Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Dependent Care, Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans.