Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a dedicated full-time Personal Care Assistant/1:1 Paraeducator to provide essential instructional, behavioral, and personal care support for students as detailed in their Individual Education Plans. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a willingness to obtain the PA Paraeducator Credential.

This position is critical for ensuring students receive the necessary support throughout their school day while adhering to specific educational guidelines. Applicants should be aware of the physical demands of the role, which includes lifting and assisting students of varying ages.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid PA Paraeducator Credential or complete training within 6 months.
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year.
• Ability to lift students and assist in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students as per their education plans.
• Assist in lifting students and managing their personal care needs.
• Support behavioral management as needed during the school day.

Skills

Assisting with lifting students

Behavioral support

Instructional support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

Completed at least 48 post-secondary credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Overview

Full-time

Schedule: 6.50 Hours/Day (9:00 am-3:30 pm) Monday-Friday, 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $18.90

Status: Full-time

To view a description of IU13 classrooms & other student services, click here: http://www.iu13.org/employment/explore-our-classrooms/

Purpose Of Position

The personal care assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator is assigned to provide instructional, behavioral and 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.

The assignment of the Personal Care Assistant/1:1 Paraeducator is for a school year and could terminate at any time, based on student placement or needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate (or be willing to complete the FREE online program within 6 months of hire date), or
• Completed a minimum of 48 post secondary credits in ANY content area, or
• Completed associate degree or higher in ANY content area, and
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year AND As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to position. Pro-ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year.

Essential Physical Requirement

The strength and ability to lift and/or assist in lifting students ranging in age from pre-school to twenty-one and any assistive appliances, for example: wheelchair. The ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress by using the Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI), Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or Quality Behavior Supports (QBS) method, depending on program need, for which training will be provided.

See Position Guide for the full list of Physical Requirements