Instructional Assistant - Allentown, Pennsylvania

Make a meaningful difference for students by stepping into a hands-on paraprofessional role supporting learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a specialized school environment. This contract opportunity provides the chance to work in structured classrooms dedicated to enhanced autism support, collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams to drive impactful outcomes for students.

Assignment Details

• Contract position running ASAP through June 11, 2027 (tentative, follows school academic calendar)
• Multiple positions available in dedicated autism support classrooms (Carbon County & Lehigh County)
• 32.5–35 hours per week, school-day schedule
• In-person interviews only

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one and small-group instructional and behavioral support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Execute behavior intervention plans (BIPs) under staff guidance, using evidence-based techniques: visual schedules, PECS, AAC devices, reinforcement systems, social stories, and sensory supports
• Assist with classroom management, daily routines, transitions, and supporting students’ social and communication growth
• Collect behavioral and academic data for progress monitoring toward IEP goals
• Provide personal care assistance (toileting, hygiene, feeding, mobility) as needed
• Maintain a calm, consistent approach in responding to behaviors such as aggression, elopement, property destruction, emotional dysregulation, and self-injury

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, ABA, Human Services, or related area preferred; associate degree with 1+ year relevant experience considered (3 years preferred)
• Demonstrated experience supporting children/adolescents with autism, behavioral/emotional disabilities, ABA, school-based special education, or mental health/crisis intervention settings

Take the next step toward a rewarding, purpose-driven career helping students thrive in supportive educational settings. If you meet the qualifications and have a passion for making a difference, apply today to be considered for these impactful openings!