Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Emotional Support

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

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a full-time Personal Care Assistant to provide essential support to students with special needs. This role will focus on instructional and personal care as guided by individual education plans, ensuring students receive the necessary assistance in a classroom environment. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be eligible for a Paraeducator credential, and commit to ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; hold or complete a Paraeducator Credential.
• Willingness to undergo 20 hours of staff development per year.
• Certification in Crisis Intervention methods as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support per the student’s IEP.
• Assist in lifting and managing students with special needs as required.
• Maintain compliance with training for crisis management.

Skills

Behavioral Support

Personal Care

Instructional Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

48 post-secondary credits or associate degree

Job description

Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Emotional Support JobID: 6866

• Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/17/2025
• Location: HEMPFIELD FARMDALE ELEM
• Date Available: 08/11/2025

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 6.50 Hours/Day (9:00 am-3:30 pm) Monday-Friday, 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $18.90

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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.

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.

Postings current as of 6/18/2025 10:38:15 AM CST.

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