Full-Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Marietta (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 is seeking a full-time Personal Care Assistant for autistic support at Donegal Intermediate School. The role involves providing instructional, behavioral, and personal care support tailored to each student's needs.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma and meet specific qualifications for supporting special education students. This position is vital for ensuring student safety and effective learning in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators or willing to complete within 6 months.
• Provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities each school year.
• Certification in CPI or SCM required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students.
• Assist in lifting and/or restraining students as needed.
• Follow directives from the classroom teacher and program supervisor.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Following directions

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary study (min. 48 credit hours)

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Data entry software

Email programs

Word processing software

Job description

Full-Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support JobID: 7559

• Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/5/2026
• Location: DONEGAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
• Date Available: 08/03/2026

Status: Full-Time

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

Minimum Salary: $18.90

Purpose of Position

The Personal Care Assistant/1:1 Paraeducator (School Age) is assigned to provide instructional, behavior 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.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

Education Required: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency. Effective July 1, 2010 – Also must meet one of the following four qualifications:

• Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education (or willing to complete within 6 months of employment). A copy of the credential must be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE.
• Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Copy of transcript required within 30 days of employment.
• Possess an associated degree or higher. Copy of degree or transcripts required within 30 days of employment.
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through an approved form of assessment within 6 months of employment.

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 the date of hire within the school year.

Skills Required: Verbal communication skills and the ability to follow directions.

Computer Skills: Basic skills related to data entry, internet/email usage, word processing and.

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 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 Behavioral Supports (QBS) method, depending on program need, for which training will be provided.

Must be able to contextually run/sprint after/to a neloping child and be able to help a learner off the floors should they drop to the floor under their own power.

See position guide for a complete list of physical demands.