Personal Care Assistant - Lincoln Elementary - Emotional Support

Mt. Lebanon School District; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off: sick days & personal

Health, dental & vision insurance (90‑

Life insurance $40,000

Job summary

Mt. Lebanon School District is hiring a Personal Care Assistant to support students in the Emotional Support classroom at Lincoln Elementary School.

The position is full-time and on-site, with a 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule, 190 school days, and support for students with special needs. Starting wages are $16.69–$16.79 per hour, with annual equivalents shown; the role is paid on a semi-monthly salary cycle for the September–August year.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students with special needs in an Emotional Support classroom.
• Maintain a reliable schedule, with hours typically Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years postsecondary study

Associates degree or higher

Complete job-based trainings + continuing education credits

Job description

Personal Care Assistant - Lincoln Elementary - Emotional Support JobID: 2894

• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location: Lincoln Elementary School
• Closing Date: 11/12/2026 at 4:00 PM

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

This is a full-time, on-site, permanent position working directly with students with special needs in an Emotional Support classroom.
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. The salary for the 2026-2027 school year will be prorated based on start date.

This position is paid salary with a fixed per pay amount disbursed twice per month on a September through August pay cycle.
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 meetthe 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, November 12, 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