Part Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is seeking a part-time personal care assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator in Fredericksburg, PA. This role involves providing behavioral and personal care support according to students' Individual Education Plans, under the direction of classroom teachers.

Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED and hold or be willing to obtain a PA Paraeducator Credential. The position is for a school year and includes lifting assistance for students and training in necessary crisis management methods.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential or complete training within 6 months.
• Must have completed 48 post-secondary credits in any content area or an associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and personal care support as outlined in the IEP.
• Be directed by the classroom teacher under supervision.
• Assist in lifting students and managing emotional stress as needed.

Skills

Behavioral support

Personal care support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Part‑Time

Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (8:00 am-1:30 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $18.90

Purpose Of Position The personal care assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator 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 is for a school year and could terminate at any time based on student placement or needs.

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 an associate degree or higher in any content area
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year and, as required by the PA Department of Education, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to the position each school year. Pro‑ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year

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.

See Position Guide for the full list of Physical Requirements.