Part-time Paraeducator: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; West Lampeter Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Pennsylvania is seeking a part-time paraeducator to support special education teachers and students. This role involves providing instructional assistance and requires a high school diploma, a PA Paraeducator Credential, and completion of specific training. Candidates must have the ability to assist students physically and meet educational requirements for certification. A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency or complete within 6 months.
• Minimum of 48 post-secondary credits completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to the teacher and students.
• Assist in lifting students and their assistive appliances.
• Physically restrain students as necessary, depending on training.

Skills

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Safe Crisis Management Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (SCM)

Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care Crisis Prevention (QBS)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

48 post-secondary credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Part-time Paraeducator: Autistic Support JobID: 6779

• Date Posted: 4/29/2025
• Location: LS - LAMPETER ELEMENTARY
• Date Available: 08/04/2025
• Position Type: Classroom Aides/Paraeducator
• Status: Part‑time
• Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (9:30 am-3:00 pm) Monday‑Friday 185 Days/Year
• Minimum Salary: $18.90
  To view a description of IU13 classrooms & other student services, http://www.iu13.org/employment/explore-our-classrooms/

Purpose of Position

The paraeducators assigned to special education classes or programs provide instructional support to the teacher (instructional leader) and students and are under the general supervision of the program supervisor of special education.

Education 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 associate degree or higher in any content area, and
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year
• 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 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.