Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support **Earn up to an additional $2,500 this scho[...]

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide vital support in special education settings. This full-time role involves working closely with teachers and students, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, along with a willingness to complete necessary certifications. You will engage in meaningful interactions with students, assist in their learning, and contribute to their overall well-being. Join a team that values professional development and offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students with autism.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; must complete Paraeducator Credential.
• Crisis Prevention Institute training needed for handling emotional stress.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to teachers and students in special education.
• Assist in lifting and restraining students as needed using CPI techniques.

Skills

Instructional Support

Crisis Prevention Techniques

Staff Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

48 post-secondary credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support Earn up to an additional $2,500 this school year JobID: 6724

• Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted: 3/11/2025
• Date Available: 03/19/2025
• Location: Penn Manor Conestoga Elementary

Status: Full-time
Schedule: 6.50 Hours/Day (8:45 am-3:15 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year
Minimum Salary: $18.13

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The paraeducators assigned to special education classes or programs provide instructional support to the teacher (instructional leader) and students and are under the general supervision of the program supervisor of special education.

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
• 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 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.