Full-Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

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

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 in Adamstown, PA, is hiring a Full-Time Personal Care Assistant to support autistic students in a classroom setting. The role involves 1:1 paraeducator duties, instructional, behavioral and personal care support aligned with each student's IEP.

Workdays are Monday–Friday during the school year, with a schedule of about 6.75 hours daily. Minimum wage starts at $20.00 per hour, with potential for growth based on credentials and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators must be completed or willing to complete within 6 months.
• Two years of postsecondary study with 48 credits or an associate degree/transcripts required within 30 days.
• Evidence of 20 hours of staff development related to the position each school year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support per IEP.
• Assist the classroom teacher and program supervisor as directed.
• Position is for the school year and may terminate based on student placement or needs.
• Work as a 1:1 paraeducator for a school-age student.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

Two years postsecondary study (48 credits)

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Full-Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support JobID: 7751

• Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/12/2026
• Location: COCALICO ADAMSTOWN ELEM
• Date Available: 08/17/2026

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: 6.75 Hours/Day (8:15 am-3:00 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-ViolentCrisisIntervention(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/toanelopingchildandbeabletohelpalearneroff thefloorshould they drop to the floor under their own power.

See position guide for a complete list of physical demands.