Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Personal Care Assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator to provide dedicated support for students' individual needs. This role involves collaborating with teachers to facilitate instruction and personal care based on each student's Individual Education Plan. The position requires a compassionate approach and relevant certifications, making it essential for candidates to have a background in educational support or similar fields.

Qualifications

• Holds a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain PA Paraeducator Credential within 6 months.
• Must complete required staff development training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personal care support

Behavioral support

Instructional support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential

20 hours of staff development annually

Minimum 48 post-secondary credits or associate degree

Tools

Crisis Prevention Institute Training

Safe Crisis Management

Quality Behavioral Solutions

Job description

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 6.50 Hours/Day (9:00 am-3:30 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.