Full-time Signing Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a Full-Time Signing Personal Care Assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator to provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support for school-age students. The position entails assisting according to the Individual Education Plan and involves working closely with teachers and supervisors.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma and meet additional qualifications related to special education. Proficiency in sign language and training in crisis prevention methods are essential for this role. The position requires physical assistance skills and is focused on supporting student well-being.

Qualifications

• Must effectively participate in staff development activities each school year.
• Able to assist in lifting students and handling physical restrain situations.
• Training in CPI, SCM, or QBS methods is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support as per the student's Individual Education Plan.
• Work under the direction of classroom teachers and program supervisors.
• Assist students with physical and emotional needs as necessary.

Skills

Intermediate Level Sign Language

Verbal communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

At least 48 college credit hours

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Full-Time

Schedule:

7.00 Hours/Day (7:45 am-2:45 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary:

$18.90

Purpose Of Position

The Signing Personal Care Assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator (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 Signing 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 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

Proficient in Intermediate Level Sign Language.

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 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.

Must be able to contextually run/sprint after/to an eloping 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