Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a full-time Personal Care Assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator to support students' instructional and personal care needs as outlined in their Individual Education Plans (IEP). The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with specific training and development requirements crucial for effective performance in this supportive role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential or willing to complete it.
• Ability to complete 20 hours of staff development yearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and personal care support as per the student’s IEP.
• Assist in lifting and restraining students as needed.
• Follow the direction of the classroom teacher.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Personal care assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

48 post-secondary credits

Associate degree or higher in ANY content area

Tools

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training

Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training

Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care training

Job description

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 6.00 Hours/Day (9:00 am-3:00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $18.90

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.

Education 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.
  
  

Certification Required: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safe Crisis Management Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (SCM) or Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care Crisis Prevention (QBS), as directed by program needs.

Essential Physical Requirements

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.