Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Center-based Emotional Support *Earn up to an additional $5,000 this school year*

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 is seeking a Full-time Personal Care Assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator for a NORTHERN LEBANON education center. The role supports instructional, behavioral and personal care needs per the student’s IEP, under classroom supervision.

Position runs for a school year with possible termination based on student placement. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and PA credential options or alternative credits.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Credential options or equivalent: PA Paraeducator Credential (or complete FREE online program within 6 months of hire date).
• Alternatively, 48 postsecondary credits or an associate degree or higher in any content area.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral and personal care support as outlined in the student’s IEP.
• Work under the supervision of the classroom teacher and program supervisor.
• Carry out tasks for a school year with possible termination based on student needs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential or required FREE online program

48 post secondary credits in ANY content area

Associate degree or higher in ANY content area

Job description

Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Center-based Emotional Support **Earn up to an additional $5,000 this school year** JobID: 7795

• Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location: NORTHERN LEBANON Northern Education Center
• Date Available: ASAP

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 6.75 Hours/Day (7:30 am-2:15 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Hourly Salary: $20.00 **Earnup to an additional $5,000this school year**

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,

AND

• Hold a PA ParaeducatorCredential of Competency Certificate (or be willing to complete the FREEonline 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