Part-Time Personal Care Assistant: Emotional Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 in Hempfield Township seeks a Part-Time Personal Care Assistant to provide instructional, behavioral and personal care support in a classroom setting (1:1 paraeducator). Position follows the student’s IEP and is directed by the classroom teacher with supervision by the program supervisor.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, and certification options include PDE Credential for Special Education Paraeducators or willing to complete within six months.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators or willingness to complete within 6 months.
• At least 2 years of postsecondary study and 48 credits or an associate degree.
• Must provide transcripts or credential within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral and personal care support per IEP.
• Assist in classroom under supervision of teacher and program supervisor.
• Uphold safety and CPI/SCM/QBS guidelines as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators (PDE)

2 years postsecondary study (48 credits)

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Data entry basics

Internet and email usage

Word processing

Job description

Part-Time Personal Care Assistant: Emotional Support JobID: 7848

• Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Location: HEMPFIELD FARMDALE ELEM
• Date Available: 11/16/2026

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: 3 Hours/Day (8:45 am-11:45 am) Monday-Friday 180 Days/Year

Minimum Salary: $20.00

PURPOSEOFPOSITION:

ThePersonalCareAssistant/1:1Paraeducator(SchoolAge)isassignedtoprovideinstructional,behavioraland 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.

TheassignmentofthePersonalCareAssistant/1:1Paraeducatorisforaschoolyearandcouldterminateatany time, based on student placement or needs.

KNOWLEDGE&SKILLREQUIREMENTS:

EducationRequired: HighSchoolDiplomaorHighSchoolEquivalency

EffectiveJuly1,2010-Alsomustmeetoneofthefollowingfourqualifications:

Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education ParaeducatorsthroughthePADepartmentofEducation(orbewillingto completewithin6monthsofemployment).Acopyofthecredentialmust be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE.

• Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimumof48credithours.Copyoftranscriptrequiredwithin30days of employment.
• Possessanassociatedegreeorhigher.Copyofdegreeortranscripts required within 30 days of employment.
• Meetarigorousstandardofqualityasdemonstratedthroughan approved form of assessment within 6 months of employment.

AND

As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidenceof20hoursofstaffdevelopmentactivitiesrelatedtoposition.Pro-ration will apply based on the date of hire within the school year.

SkillsRequired: Verbalcommunicationskillsandtheabilitytofollowdirections.

ComputerSkills: Basicskillsrelatedtodataentry,internet/emailusage,wordprocessingand

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.

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 10:48:41 PM CST.

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