Personal Care Assistant - Howe Elementary - Autistic Support

Mt. Lebanon School District; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mt. Lebanon School District is seeking a Personal Care Assistant for Howe Elementary School. The role is full-time and on-site, working primarily with Autistic Support students.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, with 2 years postsecondary study or an Associates degree or higher, plus required trainings. Salary starts with hourly rates of $16.69–$16.79, paid over 24 pay periods, with benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
• AND
• Complete the listed education or training requirements to qualify for special education support positions.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students with special needs primarily in an Autistic Support assignment.
• May support other students or classrooms as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years postsecondary study

Associates degree or higher

Job-based trainings during first year

Job description

Personal Care Assistant - Howe Elementary - Autistic Support JobID: 2840

• Date Posted:
  8/21/2026
• Location:
  Howe Elementary School
• Closing Date:
  08/27/2026 at 4:00 PM

The Mt. Lebanon School District is seeking applicants for the position ofPersonal Care Assistant at Howe Elementary School.

This is a full-time, on-site, permanent position.

This assignment will work directly with students with special needs primarily in an Autistic Support assignment, but may be support other students/classrooms as needed.
See attached job descriptions for more details.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday scheduled between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM

190 days during the regular school year (summers, weekends and holidays off)
Rates:
Starting wages are either $16.69per hour (approx. $22,197 annual) or $16.79per hour (approx. $22,330 annual), for new hires to the District, depending upon previous school district experience.

This is a salaried position with a fixed per pay amount disbursed over 24 pays September through August.
Perks:
Paid time off in the form of cumulative sick days and annual personal days

Health, dental and vision insurance aftersuccessful completion of a 90 day probationary period

2026-2027 Monthly Rates: $115 Individual, $190 Family

OR semi-annual stipend in lieu of health benefits if otherwise insured

Employer paid $40,000 in life insurance

QUALIFICATIONS

In order to be eligible for special education support positions, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a high school graduate or possess a GED,
• AND
• 1) Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study,
• OR
• 2) Possess an Associates degree or higher,
• OR
• 3) Complete a series of job-based trainings during the first year of employment, and continuing education credit hours during subsequent years

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Thursday, August 27, 2026 promptly at 4:00 PM

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for employment, the following clearances must be furnished and approved for hire at time of job offer:

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114)

The following additional trainings and forms are required upon hire:

• Act 126 Child/Student Abuse Recognition and Reporting
• Arrest or Conviction Form (PDE 6004) (Act 24)
• School Personnel Health Record (Physical with TB Test)
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Information (Act 168)

Mt. Lebanon School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Postings current as of 8/25/2026 5:40:18 AM CST.