Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Multiple Disabilities Support

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Lebanon (Lebanon 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 in Lebanon, PA. This role involves providing instructional and personal care support to students as outlined in their Individual Education Plan. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and relevant certifications.

This part-time position offers an hourly rate of $18.90 and requires a commitment to staff development and student support for ages from pre-school to 21 years.

Qualifications

• Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential or complete the online program within 6 months of hire.
• Experience with students ranging in age from pre-school to twenty-one.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support.
• Assist with lifting and supporting students as needed.

Skills

PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of 20 hours of staff development each school year

Education

Minimum of 48 post-secondary credits in any content area

Associate degree or higher in any content area

Job description

Part-time

Schedule: 5.5 Hours/Day (9:30 am-3:00 pm), Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year

Minimum Hourly Salary: $18.90

Status: Part-time

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