Part-Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Ulster; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 seeks a Part-Time Personal Care Assistant to support a student in a school setting. The role involves instructional, behavioral and personal care assistance under the supervision of a teacher and program supervisor.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–2:00 pm for 185 days per year, with a minimum salary of $20.00 hourly. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus credential options or equivalent qualifications as described in the notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Credential options: PDE paraeducator credential or complete within 6 months.
• 2 years of postsecondary study with 48 credits required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Rigorous standard demonstrated by an approved assessment within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral and personal care support per the student's IEP.
• Work under the classroom teacher and program supervisor.
• This assignment is for a school year and can terminate based on student needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

2 years of postsecondary study (48 credits)

Associate degree or higher

Rigorous standard proven by assessment

Tools

Data entry basics

Internet & email

Word processing

Job description

Part-Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support JobID: 7819

• Position Type:
  Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted:
  9/28/2026
• Location:
  DONEGAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
• Date Available:
  10/12/2026

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (8:30 am-2:00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $20.00

PURPOSEOFPOSITION:

ThePersonalCareAssistant/1:1Paraeducator(SchoolAge)isassignedtoprovideinstructional,behavioraland personal care support as outlined in the student's Individual Education Plan.The assistant will be directed by the classroom teacher and is under the general supervision of the designated program supervisor.

TheassignmentofthePersonalCareAssistant/1:1Paraeducatorisforaschoolyearandcouldterminateatany time, based on student placement or needs.

KNOWLEDGE&SKILLREQUIREMENTS:

EducationRequired: HighSchoolDiplomaorHighSchoolEquivalency

EffectiveJuly1,2010–Alsomustmeetoneofthefollowingfourqualifications:

• Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education ParaeducatorsthroughthePADepartmentofEducation(orbewillingto completewithin6monthsofemployment).Acopyofthecredentialmust be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE.
• Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimumof48credithours.Copyoftranscriptrequiredwithin30days of employment.
• Possessanassociatedegreeorhigher.Copyofdegreeortranscripts required within 30 days of employment.
• Meetarigorousstandardofqualityasdemonstratedthroughan approved form of assessment within 6 months of

employment.

AND

As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidenceof20hoursofstaffdevelopmentactivitiesrelatedtoposition.Pro-ration will apply based on the date of hire within the school year.

SkillsRequired: Verbalcommunicationskillsandtheabilitytofollowdirections.

ComputerSkills: Basicskillsrelatedtodataentry,internet/emailusage,wordprocessingand

CertificationRequired: CrisisPreventionInstitute(CPI),SafeCrisisManagementNon-ViolentCrisis

Intervention(SCM)orQualityBehavioralSolutions:Safety-CareCrisis Prevention (QBS), as directed by program needs.

ESSENTIALPHYSICALREQUIREMENT:

Thestrengthandabilitytoliftand/orassistinliftingstudentsranginginagefrompre-schooltotwenty-oneandany assistive appliances, for example: wheelchair.

The ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress by using the Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI),SafeCrisisManagement(SCM)orQualityBehaviorSupports(QBS)method,dependingonprogramneed, for which training will be provided.

Mustbeabletocontextuallyrun/sprintafter/toanelopingchildandbeabletohelpalearneroffthefloorshould they drop to the floor under their own power.

See position guide for a complete list of physical demands.