Special Education Paraeducator - Personal Care Assistant

Palmyra Area School District; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmyra Area School District in Palmyra, PA, is hiring a full-time paraeducator to work with a student one-on-one at the middle school. The position begins mid-October 2026 and requires collaboration with teachers to support instruction and behavior management.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (college degree preferred), strong organization and communication skills, and prior experience with children.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; college degree preferred.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional supports and behavioral supports.
• Work one-on-one with a student under teacher direction.
• Assist with daily personal needs/skills.

Skills

High school diploma

Experience with children

Organization & communication

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

This is a job posting for a full-time paraeducator at our middle school working directly with a student one-on-one, which falls under the support staff contract. This anticipated position will begin mid-October 2026.

Job Overview

The special education paraeducator assigned to work with a student one-on-one will assist with instructional supports, behavioral supports, and assist with daily personal needs/skills. The paraeducator will work at the direction of the teacher, and is under the general supervision of the building Principal and the Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, college degree preferred
• Demonstrated or prior experience working with children, and excellent organization and communication skills

Additional Information

• Minimum starting rate of $16.68 - $19.21 per hour; credit may be given for relevant experience
• No district paid health benefits, coverage available for purchase at 100% employee cost

If hired, a PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, and FBI Background Check will be required.

Questions? Contact HR.

Mrs. Angela Hepner, Director of Human Resources

Palmyra Area School District, District Office

1125 Park Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078

[e-mail] (preferred)

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