Full-time Paraeducator: Multiple Disabilities Support

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

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 is seeking a full-time Paraeducator to support students with multiple disabilities at Cedar Crest High School. The role involves instructional support, supervision under the Special Education program, and adherence to safety procedures.

The credential process must be pursued within six months and 20 hours of staff development are required per school year. The position offers a stable schedule (7.5 hours/day, 185 days/year) and a starting hourly wage of

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Must obtain PDE credential within 6 months of employment.
• Alternative qualifications: transcripts/degree/assessment evidence per PDE options.
• Annual professional development: 20 hours minimum with prorated credit based on hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to teachers and students under supervision.
• Assist in special education classes/programs as part of the instructional team.
• Maintain safety protocols and follow Crisis Prevention Institute guidelines when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma

PDE Paraeducator credential

2 years postsecondary/48 credits

Associate degree or higher

Tools

CPI/Safety-Care Training

Job description

Full-time Paraeducator: Multiple Disabilities Support JobID: 7856

• Date Posted:
  10/29/2026
• Location:
  CEDAR CREST HIGH SCHOOL
• Date Available:
  ASAP

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 7.50 Hours/Day (7:15 am-2:45 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Hourly 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

EffectiveJuly1,2010–Alsomustmeetoneofthefollowingfourqualifications:

• 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 developmentactivities relatedtoposition.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.