Anticipated Special Education IA​/PCA

• Position Type:
  Building Support Staff/ Special Education Instructional & Personal Care Assistant (10 months)
• Date Posted: 1/6/2026
• Location:
  
  Central York Middle School

Central York School District (CYSD) is looking for a Full-Time Special Education/IA/PCA Assistant to join the Central York Middle School instructional team! The ideal candidate will have a strong background in 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. CYSD is named one of the Top 50 Employers in York County by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor!

Our Vision:
Pursuing Excellence:
All Panthers. Every Day. In All Ways.

Core Values:
Character | Perseverance | Accountability | Community | Excellence

Central York Middle School
1950 N. Hills Road
York, PA 17406

Hours:

7.0 Hours Per Day
Days: 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 to the Building Principal. The Instructional Assistant may monitor student behavior through reports, 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 in the assigned subject area.
• Provide assistance to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Assist students 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…