1:1 School-Based Personal Care Aide – K-12 Support

Interim HealthCare of NEPA; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 38,900 - 52,624; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO

Referral bonuses up to $500

Weekly pay

Direct deposit

Free education courses

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking School Based Personal Care Aides (PCAs) to be placed 1:1 with students across multiple PA locations for the 2026-2027 academic year. Work is Monday through Friday with day shifts; hours vary per case and include various in‑home or group settings.

Pay is $22 per hour, with transportation and mandatory school in‑services paid at $18 per hour. Positions involve supporting students ages 4–21 with autistic, emotional, multi‑disability, and behavioral needs, under

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Six (6) months experience in related field; behavioral health, pediatrics, etc.
• CPR and First Aid Certificate; preferred
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be willing to undergo Pre‑Employment Screenings

Responsibilities

• Follow school policies and procedures
• Assist in keeping the client on task in a classroom setting
• Redirect when necessary in the case of disruption
• Assist with bathroom duties, if needed
• Ensure that the child is safe and not harming others
• Report observations or concerns to Interim supervisor

Skills

CPR and First Aid

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Interim HealthCare is seeking School Based Personal Care Aides (PCAs) to be placed 1:1 with students across multiple PA locations for the 2026-2027 academic year. Work is Monday through Friday with day shifts; hours vary per case and include various in‑home or group settings.

Pay is $22 per hour, with transportation and mandatory school in‑services paid at $18 per hour. Positions involve supporting students ages 4–21 with autistic, emotional, multi‑disability, and behavioral needs, under