Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Diagnostic Kindergarten

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Bainbridge (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Personal Care Assistant where you'll provide essential support to students with diverse needs. This role involves working closely with educators to implement Individual Education Plans, ensuring that students receive the personalized attention they require. You'll play a crucial role in fostering a positive learning environment while also being trained in crisis management techniques to assist students effectively. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners and contribute to their educational journey in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Paraeducator Credential preferred.
• Must complete 20 hours of staff development each year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support.
• Assist students with emotional stress using CPI or SCM methods.

Skills

Instructional Support

Behavioral Support

Personal Care Assistance

Crisis Management

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: Diagnostic Kindergarten JobID: 6647

• Position Type:
  Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted:
  1/28/2025
• Location:
  ETOWN BAINBRIDGE ELEM
• Date Available:
  01/28/2025

Status: Full-time
Schedule: 7.00 Hours/Day (8:45 am-3:45 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year
Minimum Salary: $18.13
To view a description of IU13 classrooms & other student services, click here: IU13 Classrooms

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.

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

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.

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