Full-Time Paraeducator: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Rohrerstown (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 in Rohrerstown, PA is seeking a Full-Time Paraeducator for Autistic Support. The position provides instructional support to teachers and students under the supervision of the Special Education Supervisor.

Schedule is 7.50 hours/day, Monday–Friday, 185 days per year. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, PA credential options for paraeducators, CPI/SCM or QBS certification as needed, and strong verbal communication with basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Verbal communication skills and the ability to follow directions.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks including data entry, email, and word processing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

2 years postsecondary study (48 credits)

Associate degree or higher

Assessment-based qualification within 6 months

Tools

Data entry

Internet and email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Full-Time Paraeducator: Autistic Support JobID: 7769

• Date Posted:
  8/25/2026
  
• Location:
  HEMPFIELD ROHRERSTOWN ELEM
  (High-Needs School)
  
• Date Available:
  08/31/2026
  

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: 7.50 Hours/Day (8:30 am-4:00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $20.00

PURPOSEOFPOSITION:

Theparaeducatorsassignedtospecialeducationclassesorprogramsprovideinstructionalsupporttotheteacher (instructional leader) and students and are under the general supervision of the program Supervisor of Special Education.

KNOWLEDGE&SKILLREQUIREMENTS:

EducationRequired: HighSchoolDiplomaorHighSchoolEquivalency

EffectiveJuly1,2010Alsomustmeetoneofthefollowingfourqualifications:

• HavecompletedtheCredentialofCompetencyforSpecialEducationParaeducatorsthroughthePA Department of Education (or be willing to complete within 6 months of employment). A copy of the credential must be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE.
  • Havecompletedatleast2yearsofpostsecondarystudywithaminimumof48credithours.Copyof transcript required within 30 days of employment.
  • Possessanassociatedegreeorhigher.Copyofdegreeortranscriptsrequiredwithin30daysof employment.
  • Meetarigorousstandardofqualityasdemonstratedthroughanapprovedformofassessmentwithin6 months of employment.

AND

As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff developmentactivitiesrelatedtoposition.Pro-rationwillapplybasedondateofhirewithintheschoolyear.

SkillsRequired: Verbalcommunicationskillsandtheabilitytofollowdirections.

ComputerSkills: Basicskillsrelatedtodataentry,internet/emailusage,wordprocessing,and spreadsheets.

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.