Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Pennsylvania; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a Personal Care Assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator for a full-time position. This role involves providing instructional, behavioral, and personal care support according to each student’s Individual Education Plan. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and meet specific credentialing requirements, with ongoing professional development necessary to maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• PA Paraeducator Credential or willingness to complete training.
• 48 post secondary credits OR an associate degree required.
• 20 hours of staff development each school year required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support per student's IEP.
• Assist in lifting students and managing emotional stress using approved techniques.
• Work under the direction of the classroom teacher and supervisor.

Skills

Behavioral support

Instructional support

Personal care support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

Completed 48 post secondary credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 6.50 Hours/Day (8:30 am-3:00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Hourly 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.

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.
  
  

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