Autistic Support - Personal Care Assistant

Sylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lebanon School District is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support students with daily learning and life-skills in classrooms, hallways, and common areas. You’ll provide respectful, confidential assistance to help students stay focused, feel safe, and participate in activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, current child First Aid/CPR certification, and the ability to read, write, and understand English. Training in maintaining an ACCESS log is also required.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Support students in classrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as eating and dressing when needed.
• Provide a safe, respectful and supportive environment for students.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff and communicate with families as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Child First Aid/CPR certification

ACCESS log training

Job description

As a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll do work that matters and sometimes in ways nobody else sees, but your student will never forget. You’ll be right there to help them stay focused in class, cheering them on as they tackle assignments and master new skills. When life’s basics get tough—like eating, dressing, or just feeling comfortable in their own skin—you’ll be the steady, respectful support that helps them through.

What Success Looks Like:

• Your student feels safe, respected, and understood
• Class assignments get finished—not because it was easy, but because you helped them stick with it
• Life skills become a little less intimidating
• Transitions get smoother
• Communication is seamless
• Behavioral challenges are met with patience and redirection
• Confidentiality and professionalism are second nature
• You grow, too

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have and maintain a current child First Aid/CPR certification
• Must be or be willing to become trained in maintaining an ACCESS log
• Experience working with children preferred, but not required
• Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently

Work environment:

The work environment is active and people-focused. You’ll move throughout the school with your student, helping them in classrooms, hallways, and common areas. Each day brings new situations, so flexibility and patience are important. You’ll interact with teachers, staff, and sometimes families, always working to create a safe, supportive space for your student.

Application Deadline:

All required clearances must comply with the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s mandated criteria for hire.

Questions may be directed to Mrs. Rosely Marrero in the Human Resources Department at (717)-270-6874 or by emailing [e-mail].

• The Lebanon School District is an equal-opportunity employer.

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