Full-Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support

Full-Time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support JobID: 7803 Position Type: Classroom Aides/ Personal Care Assistant Date Posted: 9/16/2026 Location: LEBANON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Date Available: 09/28/2026 Status: Full-Time Schedule: 6.50 Hours/Day (8:30 am-3:00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year Minimum Salary: $20.00 PURPOSEOFPOSITION: ThePersonalCareAssistant/1:1Paraeducator(SchoolAge)isassignedtoprovideinstructional,behavioraland 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. TheassignmentofthePersonalCareAssistant/1:1Paraeducatorisforaschoolyearandcouldterminateatany time, based on student placement or needs. KNOWLEDGE&SKILLREQUIREMENTS: EducationRequired: HighSchoolDiplomaorHighSchoolEquivalency EffectiveJuly1,2010–Alsomustmeetoneofthefollowingfourqualifications: Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education ParaeducatorsthroughthePADepartmentofEducation(orbewillingto completewithin6monthsofemployment).Acopyofthecredentialmust be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE. Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimumof48credithours.Copyoftranscriptrequiredwithin30days of employment. Possessanassociatedegreeorhigher.Copyofdegreeortranscripts required within 30 days of employment. Meetarigorousstandardofqualityasdemonstratedthroughan approved form of assessment within 6 months of employment. AND As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidenceof20hoursofstaffdevelopmentactivitiesrelatedtoposition.Pro-ration will apply based on the date of hire within the school year. SkillsRequired: Verbalcommunicationskillsandtheabilitytofollowdirections. ComputerSkills: Basicskillsrelatedtodataentry,internet/emailusage,wordprocessingand CertificationRequired : CrisisPreventionInstitute(CPI),SafeCrisisManagementNon-ViolentCrisis Intervention(SCM)orQualityBehavioralSolutions:Safety-CareCrisis Prevention (QBS), as directed by program needs. ESSENTIALPHYSICALREQUIREMENT: Thestrengthandabilitytoliftand/orassistinliftingstudentsranginginagefrompre-schooltotwenty-oneandany assistive appliances, for example: wheelchair. The ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress by using the Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI),SafeCrisisManagement(SCM)orQualityBehaviorSupports(QBS)method,dependingonprogramneed, for which training will be provided. Mustbeabletocontextuallyrun/sprintafter/toanelopingchildandbeabletohelpalearneroffthefloorshould they drop to the floor under their own power. See position guide for a complete list of physical demands. #J-18808-Ljbffr