Full-Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Marticville (PA); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 seeks a Full-Time Personal Care Assistant in Marticville to support autistic students. This role involves providing instructional, behavioral, and personal care as per the Individual Education Plan.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School diploma and be willing to obtain required certifications. Responsibilities include direct support in a classroom setting and assisting with physical needs of students. This position runs during the school year and operates Monday to Friday, with a schedule of 6.50 hours per day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Willingness to obtain special education paraeducator credential within 6 months.
• Minimum of 48 credit hours from postsecondary education.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and personal care support as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist students with behavioral and instructional needs.
• Meet physical requirements for lifting and assisting students.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Basic data entry

Internet/email usage

Word processing

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

At least 2 years of postsecondary study (48 credit hours)

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Safe Crisis Management (SCM)

Quality Behavioral Solutions (QBS)

Job description

Position Overview

Full‑Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Job ID: 7566

Location: PENN MANOR MARTICVILLE MIDDLE

Position type: Classroom Aides / Personal Care Assistant

Schedule: 6.50 Hours/Day (8:00 am–2:30 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, behavioral and personal care support as outlined in the student's Individual Education Plan. The assistant will be directed by the classroom teacher and reports to the designated program supervisor. The assignment is for a school year and may terminate at any time based on student placement or needs.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

Education Required: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Qualifications (effective July 1, 2010):

• Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education (or willingness to complete within 6 months of employment). Copy of credential must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
• At least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Copy of transcript required within 30 days of employment.
• Possession of an associate 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.

Professional Development: Provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to the position each school year. Pro‑ration applies based on the date of hire within the school year.

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

Computer Skills: Basic data entry, internet/email usage, word processing.

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

Essential Physical Requirements

Strength and ability to lift and assist students ranging in age from pre‑school to twenty‑one, including the use of assistive appliances such as a wheelchair. Ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress using CPI, SCM or QBS methods, depending on program needs. Must be able to contextual sprint after a child and help a learner off the floor if they drop to the floor under their own power.

See position guide for a complete list of physical demands.