Personal Care Assistant/Signing Skills: Sensory Impaired Program-Hearing Impaired
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Healthcare
Full-time Personal Care Assistant/Signing
Skills:
Sensory Impaired Program-Hearing Impaired
The Person al Care Assistant / 1:1 Para educator with Signing is assigned to provide instructional, behavioral and 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.
Purpose Of Position
The assignment of the Personal Care Assistant/1:1 Para educator is for a school year and could terminate at any time, based on student placement or needs.
Knowledge & Skill Requirements
Skills Required: Proficient in Intermediate Level Sign Language
Verbal communication skills and the ability to follow directions.
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, i.e. CAPE Test, within 6 months of employment. Copy of the Cape Test results must be submitted as soon as received. Cost of the test is paid by the employee.
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.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 7.00 Hours/Day (7:45 am-2:45 pm) Monday-Friday, 185 Days/Year
Minimum Hourly Salary: $18.90
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