Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Emotional Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is hiring a Personal Care Assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator in Myerstown, PA. This role requires supporting students as per their Individual Education Plans while reporting to classroom teachers. The assistant will work full-time, Monday to Friday, for 185 days a year, providing vital instructional and personal care.

The successful candidate will need a high school diploma or GED and may need to complete a PA Paraeducator Credential. The position includes a minimum hourly salary of $18.90 and training for physical assistance when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Hold or be willing to complete the PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency within 6 months.
• Must complete 20 hours of staff development activities annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and personal care support to students.
• Assist in lifting students and using assistive appliances.
• Implement behavior management methods as needed.

Skills

PA Paraeducator Credential

Post-secondary education

Staff development training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 post-secondary credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Position Overview

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 is for a school year and may terminate at any time based on student placement or needs.

Position Details

Full‑time

Schedule: 6.5 Hours/Day (9:00 am-3:30 pm), Monday‑Friday, 185 Days/Year

Minimum Hourly Salary: $18.90

For a description of IU13 classrooms & other student services, visit: http://www.iu13.org/employment/explore-our-classrooms/

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)
• Completed a minimum of 48 post‑secondary credits in any content area
• Completed an associate degree or higher in any content area
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year; as required by the PA Department of Education, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to the 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 such as a wheelchair. The ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress 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.