Paraeducator: Disabilities
Job in
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 17601, USA
Listed on 2026-06-07
Listing for:
Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Classroom Aides/Para educator
Date Posted:
6/3/2026
Location:
MANHEIM TWP NEFF ELEM
Date Available:
08/10/2026
Status: Full-time
Schedule:
7.50 Hours/Day (8:30 am-4:00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year
Minimum Salary: $18.90
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The para educators assigned to special education classes or programs provide instructional support to the teacher (instructional leader) and students and are under the general supervision of the program supervisor of special education.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Education Required: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency
Effective July 1, 2010 - Also must meet one of the following four qualifications:
- Have completed the Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators through the PA Department of Education (or be willing to complete within 6 months of employment). A copy of the credential must be submitted within 30 days of hire or when received from PDE.
- Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours. Copy of transcript required within 30 days of employment.
- Possess an associate degree or higher. Copy of degree or transcripts required within 30 days of employment.
- Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through an approved form of assessment within 6 months of employment.
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.
Skills Required: Verbal communication skills and the ability to follow directions.
Computer Skills: Basic skills related to data entry, internet/email usage, word processing, and spreadsheets.
Certification Desired: CPR/First Aid/AED
Certification Required:
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safe Crisis Management Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (SCM) or Quality Behavioral Solutions:
Safety-Care Crisis Prevention (QBS), as directed by program needs.
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.
Must be able to contextually run/sprint after/to an eloping child and be able to help a learner off the floor should they drop to the floor under their own power.
See Position Guide for complete list of Physical Demands.
Attachment(s):
- MDS Para educator
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