Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Center-based Autistic Support **Earn up to an additional $5,[...]

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Jonestown (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 in Jonestown seeks a full-time Personal Care Assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator to provide instructional and personal care support for students. This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate. The assistant will follow the Individual Education Plan and assist students with diverse needs.

The position operates on a schedule of 7:45 am to 2:45 pm, Monday through Friday, for 185 days a year, with a minimum salary of $20.00 per hour and potential additional earnings of up to $5,000 this school year.

Qualifications

• Completion of staff development activities related to the position each school year.
• Willingness to complete the Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate program.
• Physical strength to assist students and manage crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and personal care support according to the student's Individual Education Plan.
• Assist in lifting and physically restraining students as needed.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher and program supervisor.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

Ability to lift students

Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 post secondary credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Full-time Schedule: 7.00 Hours/Day (7:45 am-2:45 pm) Monday-Friday, 185 Days/Year. Minimum Hourly Salary: $20.00. Earn up to an additional $5,000 this school year.

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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.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

High School Diploma or GED,

• 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.

See Position Guide for the full list of Physical Requirements