Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Manheim (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive educational institution as a Personal Care Assistant to support students with disabilities at Manheim Central Middle School. The role involves providing tailored behavioral and educational support under the guidance of a classroom teacher and program supervisor. A high school diploma, related certifications, and a passion for student support are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must complete 20 hours of staff development each school year.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral and personal care support.
• Assist in lifting and emotionally restraining students when necessary.

Skills

Behavioral Support

Instructional Support

Personal Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

Minimum of 48 post-secondary credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support JobID: 6881

• Position Type:
  Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
  
  
• Date Posted:
  6/24/2025
  
  
• Location:
  MANHEIM CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
  
  
• Date Available:
  08/04/2025
  
  

Position Type:
Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant

Date Posted:
6/24/2025

Location:
MANHEIM CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Date Available:
08/04/2025

Status: Full-time
Schedule: 6.50 Hours/Day (7:30 am-2:00 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 ParaeducatorCredential of Competency Certificate (or be willing to complete the FREEonline 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 CrisisIntervention (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.
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