Full-Time Personal Care Assistant: Diagnostic Kindergarten

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Bainbridge (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 seeks a Full-Time Personal Care Assistant to support a student in a 1:1 capacity. The role includes instructional and personal care tasks under the classroom teacher and program supervisor, with duties aligned to the student’s IEP and school year needs.

The position emphasizes safety and basic data entry/computer use, requiring CPI/SCM/QBS training as directed. Must have a high school diploma or GED and complete PDE credential options within the required

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Must meet one of PDE credential/education requirements within 6 months of employment.
• 20 hours of staff development per school year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavior and personal care support as outlined in IEP.
• Work under supervision of classroom teacher and program supervisor.
• Assist students 1:1 and follow program needs including safety procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Full-Time Personal Care Assistant: Diagnostic Kindergarten JobID: 7797

• Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant


• Date Posted: 9/18/2026


• Location: ETOWN BAINBRIDGE ELEM


• Date Available: 09/28/2026

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: 7.00 Hours/Day (8:30 am-3:30 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $20.00

Purpose of Position

The Personal Care Assistant/1:1 Paraeducator (School Age) is assigned to provide instructional, behavior 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

Education Required: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Effective July 1, 2010 – Also must meet one of the following four qualifications:

• Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education (or willing to complete within 6 months of employment). A copy of the credential must be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE.


• Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Copy of transcript required within 30 days of employment.


• Possess an associated degree or higher. Copy of degree or transcripts required within 30 days of employment.


• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through an approved form of assessment within 6 months of employment.

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 the date of hire within the school year.

Skills Required: Verbal communication skills and the ability to follow directions.

Computer Skills: Basic skills related to data entry, internet/email usage, word processing and

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

Must be able to contextual run/sprint after/to a learning child and be able to help a learner off the floor should they drop to the floor under their own power.

See position guide for a complete list of physical demands.