Special Education Aide Position Available In Delaware, Pennsylvania

Special Education Aide
Southeast Delco School District
District Wide – Folcroft, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Southeast Delco School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5233244

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 12, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
Southeast Delco School District
Special Education Aide
Multiple Locations Available
2025-2026

School Year:

Start date August 26, 2025

Job Summary:

Assist Special Education students and provide support to the Special Education teacher. Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to information concerning students, personnel, and other administrative matters affecting the district.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Southeast Delco School District will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee’s ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist childrewn with student line-up before classes begin each morning or at the end of the day.
Provide support and assistance to the classroom teacher including, but not limited to, creating bulletin boards and making copies.
Review student’s homework and create homework folders for the students.
Provide assistance and support in the classroom to students as needed.
Provide assistance with academics in all academic areas.
Accompany students to special events and to other classrooms, including music, art and gym.
Provide coverage at lunch periods to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
Provide information as needed to Special Education department and regular education teacher (if applicable) regarding a student’s behavior in special areas.
Have knowledge about the students and be prepared to provide assistance to special area teachers.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Required Skills & Abilities:

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
Must be able to work with students
Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
Ability to follow written and verbal directions
Ability to read and write
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to organize tasks
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to exercise good judgment

Education & Experience:

Must have Associate’s degree or higher or pass a local assessment test or hold at least forty-five (45) college credits or evidence of successful completion of required state test
In-person First Aid and CPR Training issued within 2 years.
Yearly paraprofessional training required – with a minimal of twenty (20) hours of training yearly
Must complete a PDE state approved crisis intervention restraint training shortly after being hired
Previous experience as an Aide in a school setting desired.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to reach above and below the waist Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
Considerable bending and twisting of the body required
Some stooping and squatting required
Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 25 lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods of time of the workday
Visual acuity
Auditory acuity

Level of Compensation:

This position’s salary is determined by the collective bargaining plan for Support Staff employees. The starting salary for this position is $19.90/hour. After the completion of the 90-day probationary period, this position is eligible for a raise to bring the salary to $20.40/hour.

Disclaimer:

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.
The Southeast Delco School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Position Type:

Part-Time
Job Requirements
Associate degree preferred.