Part-Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support *Earn up to an additional $5,000 this schoo[...]

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 21,480 - 30,593; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 is hiring a Part-Time Personal Care Assistant in Manheim. The role involves providing instructional and personal care support in a classroom setting for students with special needs. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet specific qualifications related to special education.

Eligible applicants will demonstrate strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives, with responsibilities that include assisting in physical care and following students' individual education plans.

Qualifications

• Effective July 1, 2010 - must meet one of the four qualifications.
• Provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities each year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral and personal care support.
• Assist students ranging in age from preschool to twenty-one.
• Assist in lifting students and any assistive appliances.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Special Education Paraeducator Credential

Associate's degree or higher

At least 2 years of postsecondary study

Job description

Part-Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Earn up to an additional $5,000 this school year. JobID: 7555

Position Details

• Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/5/2026
• Location: MANHEIM CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Date Available: 08/03/2026

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (8:30 am-2:00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Hourly Salary: $18.90 (Earn up to an additional $5,000 this school year)

Purpose of Position

ThePersonalCareAssistant/1:1Paraeducator(SchoolAge) 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/1:1Paraeducator is for a school year and could terminate at any time, based on student placement or needs.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

Education Required: HighSchoolDiplomaorHighSchoolEquivalency

Effective July 1, 2010 - Also must meet one of the following four qualifications:

• Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA 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.
• Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Copy of transcript required within 30 days of employment.
• Possess an associate's degree or higher. Copy of degree or transcripts required within 30 days of employment.
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through an approved form of assessment within 6 months of employment.

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 the date of hire within the school year.

Skills Required: Verbal communication skills and ability to follow directions.

Computer Skills: Basic skills related to data entry, internet/email usage, wordprocessing and spreadsheets.

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 Requirements

Thestrength 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 Behavioral Supports (QBS) method, depending on program need, for which training will be provided.

Must be able to contextual run/sprint after/ to a loaning child and be able to help a learner off the floors should they drop to the floor under their own power.

See position guide for a complete list of physical demands.