Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Pennsylvania is seeking a Full-time Personal Care Assistant to provide critical instructional and personal care support to students. The ideal candidate will assist with behavioral needs as outlined in Individual Education Plans and must have a High School Diploma or GED. This role requires physical abilities to assist students and willingness to complete training in crisis intervention techniques. Applicants must be prepared to engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain a PA Paraeducator Credential.
• Completion of 48 post-secondary credits in any content area preferred.
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students.
• Assist with lifting or moving students as needed.
• Complete training for crisis prevention techniques.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Personal care support

Physical restraint techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential

48 post-secondary credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Job ID: 6886

Position Details

• Position Type: Classroom Aides / Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/23/2025
• Location: DONEGAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
• Date Available: 08/04/2025

Status: Full‑time

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 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 is for a school year and may terminate at any time based on student placement or needs.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate (or willing to complete the free online program within 6 months of hire date)
• Completed a minimum of 48 post‑secondary credits in any content area
• Completed an associate degree or higher in any content area
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year
• As required by the PA Department of Education: each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to position (prorated based on hire date 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, such as a wheelchair. The ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress by using CPI, SCM, or QBS methods, depending on program need, for which training will be provided.