Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Gap (PA); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a full-time Personal Care Assistant/1:1 Paraeducator to support students' educational and personal needs based on individual education plans. The role requires an individual who can assist in lifting and caring for students, with training provided for crisis situations.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and willingness to complete specific training and development hours each year. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate approach and a relevant educational background.

Qualifications

• Must hold a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to complete the Paraeducator Credential of Competency.
• Completed minimum of 48 post-secondary credits or an associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support.
• Assist students as outlined in their Individual Education Plan.
• Work under the direction of the classroom teacher.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Personal care support

Crisis prevention training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paraeducator Credential of Competency

20 hours of staff development

Job description

Position Overview

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 6.75 Hours/Day (8:45 am-3:30 pm), Monday-Friday, 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $18.90

To view a description of IU13 classrooms & other student services: 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
• Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate (or be willing to complete the FREE online program within 6 months of hire date)
• Completed a minimum of 48 post secondary credits in ANY content area
• Completed associate degree or higher in ANY content area
• 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