Part-time Paraeducator: Emotional Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Pennsylvania is seeking a Part-time Paraeducator for Emotional Support to provide instructional support in special education classes. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and relevant training such as Crisis Prevention Institute certification. Candidates must be able to assist in lifting students or equipment and are expected to complete staff development training annually.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must hold or complete PA Paraeducator Credential within 6 months.
• Strong ability to lift and assist students.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to teachers and students.
• Assist in lifting and restraining students when necessary.
• Complete required staff development and training.

Skills

Instructional support

Crisis intervention techniques

Lifting assistance skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

48 post-secondary credits

Associate degree or higher in any content area

Job description

Part-time Paraeducator: Emotional Support

• Date Posted: 7/2/2025
• Location: DONEGAL HIGH SCHOOL
• Date Available: 08/04/2025

Status: Part-time
Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (8:30 am-2:00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year
Minimum Salary: $18.90

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, and
• Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate (or be willing to complete the FREE online program within 6 months of hire date), or
• Completed a minimum of 48 post‑secondary credits in any content area, or
• Completed associate degree or higher in any content area, and
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year

Additional Training 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.