Special Education Assistant

DATE OF POSTING: September 1, 2026

MARPLE NEWTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and; have completed at least two (2) years ofpostsecondary education; or possess an associate degree or higher, or meet a state ordistrict rigorous standard of quality assessment. Must provide evidence of annually completing a minimum of twenty (20) hours of staff development activities related to assignment. Experience working with school-aged children is preferred. Specialized training in child development, personal care, and other related areas is a plus. Good oral and written communication skills, visual acuity, and the ability to hear and read are required. Must possess the temperament to work with students and adults exhibiting a wide range of emotions and have the physical ability to perform the essential duties including attending to the personal care of students.

Work Environment:

• Employee works primarily in a climate-controlled environment except when assisting with student supervision of outdoor activities, transporting students and field trips.
• The employee works with students needing assistance with essential life functions and personal hygiene care.
  • May be assigned to special education or regular education classes or other instructional settings.
  • Frequent standing with intermittent sitting, walking, kneeling and walking
  • Lifting up to 15 lbs. Heavier lifting up to 100 lbs, with assistance and as needed, when assisting physically and mentally handicapped students.
  • Occasional pushing/pulling, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, reaching and twisting.

Terms of Employment: In accordance with the MNESPA Agreement

The Information contained in this position description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed. Additional duties may be assigned. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Human Resources Office of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

If you are offered a position with Marple Newtown School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:

State Police Clearance (Act 34)
Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)

FBI Fingerprints (Act 114)

School Health Record- includes physical & tb test from within a year
Act 24 (PDE Form 6004)- Arrest/Conviction Report
PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release

The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4361.