Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Multiple Disabilities Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13; Edisonville (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 is seeking a part-time Personal Care Assistant to support students with multiple disabilities. This role involves providing instructional and personal care support as per the individual education plan, and assisting in lifting students as needed.

The successful candidate must hold a High School Diploma or GED and may need to complete a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency. Essential physical strength and the ability to manage students in emotional stress are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Hold a Pennsylvania Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate or complete the online program within 6 months.
• Willing to complete staff development activities related to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support as outlined in the student's Individual Education Plan.
• Assist in lifting students and assistive appliances.
• Use crisis intervention methods as required.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency

20 hours of staff development each school year

Assistive appliances handling

Ability to physically restrain students

Education

Completed associate degree or higher in ANY content area

Minimum of 48 post-secondary credits

Job description

Part‑time Personal Care Assistant: Multiple Disabilities Support JobID: 7637

• Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant
• Date Posted: 6/25/2026
• Location: CEDAR CREST MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Date Available: 08/10/2026

Status: Part-time

Schedule: 5.50 Hours/Day (9:30 am-3:00 pm), Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

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 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 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.