Part-time Paraeducator: Multiple Disabilities Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Edisonville (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 seeks a part-time paraeducator to support students with multiple disabilities at Cedar Crest High School. The position provides essential instructional support under supervision, with a work schedule of 7:30 am–1:00 pm, Monday–Friday, 185 days per year.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and a PDE credential or readiness to complete within 6 months. Applicants must complete 20 hours of staff development annually and demonstrate effective

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
• Credential within 6 months of employment.
• Annual requirement: 20 hours of staff development activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Credential for Special Education Paraeducators

2-year postsecondary with 48 credits

Associate degree or higher

Proficiency demonstrated by assessment

Tools

Data entry

Internet

Email usage

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Part-time Paraeducator: Multiple Disabilities Support JobID: 7843

• Date Posted:
  10/14/2026
• Location:
  CEDAR CREST HIGH SCHOOL
• Date Available:
  10/14/2026

Status: Part-time

Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (7:30 am-1:00 pm), Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Hourly Salary: $20.00

PURPOSEOFPOSITION:

Theparaeducatorsassignedtospecialeducationclassesorprogramsprovideinstructionalsupporttotheteacher (instructional leader) and students and are under the general supervision of the program Supervisor of Special Education.

KNOWLEDGE&SKILLREQUIREMENTS:

EducationRequired: HighSchoolDiplomaorHighSchoolEquivalency

EffectiveJuly1,2010–Alsomustmeetoneofthefollowingfourqualifications:

• HavecompletedtheCredentialofCompetencyforSpecialEducationParaeducatorsthroughthePA 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.
  • Havecompletedatleast2yearsofpostsecondarystudywithaminimumof48credithours.Copyof transcript required within 30 days of employment.
  • Possessanassociatedegreeorhigher.Copyofdegreeortranscriptsrequiredwithin30daysof employment.
  • Meetarigorousstandardofqualityasdemonstratedthroughanapprovedformofassessmentwithin6 months of employment.

AND

As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff developmentactivitiesrelatedtoposition.Pro-rationwillapplybasedondateofhirewithintheschoolyear.

SkillsRequired: Verbalcommunicationskillsandtheabilitytofollowdirections.

ComputerSkills: Basicskillsrelatedtodataentry,internet/emailusage,wordprocessing,and spreadsheets.

CertificationRequired: CrisisPreventionInstitute(CPI),SafeCrisisManagementNon-Violentcrisis,Intervention(SCM)orQualityBehavioralSolutions:Safety-CareCrisis Prevention (QBS), as directed by program needs.

ESSENTIALPHYSICALREQUIREMENT:

Thestrengthandabilitytoliftand/orassistinliftingstudentsranginginagefrompre-schooltotwenty-oneandany assistive appliances, for example: wheelchair.

The ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress by using the Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI),SafeCrisisManagement(SCM)orQualityBehaviorSupports(QBS)method,dependingonprogramneed, for which training will be provided.

Mustbeabletocontextuallyrun/sprintafter/toanelopingchildandbeabletohelpalearneroffthefloorshould they drop to the floor under their own power.

See Position Guide for a complete list of Physical Demands.