Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Multiple Disabilities Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Quarryville (PA); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 is seeking a Full-time Personal Care Assistant for Multiple Disabilities Support at Solanco High School. The assistant will provide essential instructional and personal care support to students as outlined in their Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Qualified candidates should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and relevant certifications. Skills in communication and basic computer usage are vital for the role. The position has a minimum salary of $18.90 and includes a structured work schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Completion of relevant training certificate within 6 months of employment.
• Skills in verbal communication and following directions essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and personal care support as outlined in IEPs.
• Support students with multiple disabilities in a classroom setting.
• Lifting and assisting students as needed during the school day.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Completed Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

At least 2 years of postsecondary study (48 credit hours)

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Crisis Prevention Institute Training

Safe Crisis Management

Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care

Job description

Full-time Personal Care Assistant: Multiple Disabilities Support JobID: 7547

• Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/2/2026
• Location: SOLANCO HIGH SCHOOL
• Date Available: 08/17/2026

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 7.00 Hours/Day (7:40 am-2:40 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $18.90

Purpose of Position

The Personal Care Assistant/1:1 Paraeducator-Multiple Disabilities Support (School Age) 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

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 P.A. Department of Education (or be 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 associate 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 spreadsheets.

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 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. Must be able to contextually run/sprint after/under 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.