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Preschool Special Education Instructional Assistants

Chester County Intermediate Unit
Downingtown, PA Intern
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait – apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

At the present time, vacancies exist for P/T Preschool Special Education Instructional Assistants within the Division of Student Services of the CCIU. All positions are benefit eligible.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required
  • Associates degree or higher or completion of two (2) years of post-secondary education or 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university preferred
  • Willingness to work with students in preschool special education program required
  • Current police, child abuse & FBI fingerprint clearances
  • Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for assisting in the implementation of basic skills
  • Performing duties as directed by the teacher
  • Duties may include 1:1 instruction and small group instruction
  • Toileting and other basic care
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, stand, and walk
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. May include positioning of students with physical disabilities. The weight and ability of students requiring assistance may vary greatly, all students are 3-6 years old.

Schedule

  • 7.5 hours a day (8 AM - 3:30 PM)
  • Monday - Thursday
  • The preschool calendar is year round, with 2-3 week break in June and again in August. The Preschool program runs in July.

Locations Available:

TCHS Pickering- Technical College High School: 1580 Charlestown Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Engle Education Center: 107 Schoolhouse Road West Grove,PA 19390

Schuylkill Elementary School (Phoenixville School District) - 290 S Whitehorse Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Hourly Rate (2025-2026 School Year)

The IA pay scale is broken down below for you to reference.

  • 0 - 9 yrs experience = $18.72
  • 10 - 13 yrs experience = $20.53
  • 14 - 17 yrs experience = $22.41
  • 18 - 25 yrs experience = $24.26
  • *Bachelor's degree is equivalent to 9 yrs experience on the scale = $18.72
  • *Master's degree is equivalent to 15 yrs experience on the scale = $22.41

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.

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