Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 seeks a Part-time Personal Care Assistant to support Autistic Support students at DONEGAL PRIMARY. The role involves 1:1 paraeducator duties, instructional and personal care tasks, and alignment with the student’s IEP.

Work is under the supervision of the classroom teacher and program supervisor. Qualified candidates may hold a PA Paraeducator Credential, or have 48 college credits or an associate degree, with ongoing staff development as required by PA Ed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• PA Paraeducator Credential options (or willing to complete) within 6 months.
• 74 post-secondary credits or an associate degree or higher are acceptable alternatives.
• Must complete 20 hours of staff development each school year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral and personal care support as outlined in the student’s IEP.
• Work under the classroom teacher and program supervisor supervision.
• Assist with daily activities and personal care for assigned student.

Job description

Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support JobID: 7717

• Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location: DONEGAL PRIMARY
• Date Available: 08/10/2026

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: 6.75 Hours/Day (8:45 am-3:30 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

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 of the Personal Care Assistant/1:1 Paraeducator is for a school year and could terminate at any time, based on student placement or needs.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED,

AND

• Hold a PA ParaeducatorCredential of Competency Certificate (or be willing to complete the FREEonline 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

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 4:30:38 PM CST.