Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic

Part‑time Personal Care Assistant:
Autistic Support

• Job
• Position Type:
  Classroom Aides / Personal Care Assistant
• Location:
  
  PALMYRA PINE STREET ELEM
• Date Posted: 9/19/2025
• Date Available:
  
  09/29/2025
• Status:
  Part‑time
• Schedule:
  
  5.50 Hours/Day (10:00 am-3:30 pm) Monday‑Friday 185 Days/Year
• Minimum Salary: $18.90
• Application Link: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The Person al Care Assistant / 1:1 Para educator 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. The assignment is for a school year and could terminate at any time, based on student placement or needs.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Hold a PA Para educator Credential of Competency Certificate (or be willing to complete the FREE online program within 6 months of hire date)
• Completed a minimum of 48 post‑secondary credits in any content area
• Completed an associate degree or higher in any content area
• Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year
• As required by the PA Department of
  
  Education:
  
  Provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to the position each school year (prorated based on date of hire).

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.

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.