Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Lancaster (Lancaster County); 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 for the school year. This role involves providing instructional and personal care support to students as per their Individual Education Plans.

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and may need to complete a PA Paraeducator Credential. The position requires 20 hours of staff development annually, with physical assistance abilities being essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 post-secondary credits in any content area required.
• Must hold a PA Paraeducator Credential or be willing to complete it.
• 20 hours of staff development required each school year.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support as outlined in students' Individual Education Plans.
• Assist in lifting and restraining students as required during emotional stress.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Personal care assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

48 post-secondary credits

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Part‑time

Status: Part‑time

Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (9:00 am‑2:30 pm) Monday‑Friday, 185 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $18.90

To view a description of IU13 classrooms & other student services, click here: http://www.iu13.org/employment/explore-our-classrooms/

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, 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 AND 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.

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.