Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Special Education Assistant
Choose a Location
This role is available in multiple locations. Pick one to apply.
Career Insights for Teacher Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Pennsylvania data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,202 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
We are hiring for Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to help support an Intermediate Unit in Chester County, PA. If you are looking for an opportunity to step into a care-based position, supporting students in Autism Support/Emotional Support programs across elementary settings, apply now! Locations in
Chester County, PA Starting Pay:
$18-20hr
School Schedule:
Monday-Friday between 7 AM - 4
PM Estimated Duration:
August 2026 - June 2027 (10-month contract) Provides classroom, behavioral, and personal care support to students in Autism Support, Emotional Support, and Multiple Disabilities programs across elementary and secondary school settings. The PCA provides direct support to students throughout the school day, assisting with classroom participation, behavioral needs, personal care, and daily activities while working closely with teachers and support staff. Candidates should have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license, be available to work the full school day Monday through Friday and possess strong communication and documentation skills to support student progress and required reporting. This role requires providing both personal care and behavioral support to students in a school-based setting.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent Ability to obtain a Child Abuse Clearance & Criminal Record Clearance Active PCA OR Must be willing to enroll and obtain PCA certification prior to starting (12-hour course) 1+ year of experience working with children or individuals with disabilities Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Pay:
From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): What's your work experience working with students or adults with autism, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities? Do you currently have any of the following: FBI Fingerprints, PA Criminal Clearance, and Child Abuse Clearance? Ability to
Commute:
Chester County, PA (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance