Part-time Paraeducator: Emotional Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Upper Leacock Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Part-time Paraeducator to provide instructional support to special education teachers and students. The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED and be willing to obtain a PA Paraeducator Credential. Responsibilities include assisting in lifting students, providing emotional support when needed, and completing training in Crisis Prevention techniques. This position involves a schedule of 5.50 hours per day, Monday through Friday, during the school year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate (or willing to complete within 6 months of hire).
• Completed a minimum of 48 post-secondary credits in any content area.
• Completed associate degree or higher in any content area.
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year.
• CPI/SCM or Safety-Care training required as directed.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to the teacher and students under supervision.
• Assist in lifting students and any assistive appliances.
• Physically restrain students in emotional stress using designated training methods.

Skills

Instructional support

Staff development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential

48 post-secondary credits

Associate degree or higher

20 hours staff development yearly

CPI/SCM/Safety-Care training

Job description

Part-time Paraeducator: Emotional Support JobID: 7339

• Date Posted: 2/27/2026
• Location: CONESTOGA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
• Date Available: 02/27/2026

Status: Part-time

Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (8:30 am-2:00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

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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,
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.