Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support
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About the Role
As a Personal Care Assistant (1:1 Paraeducator) at Palmyra Pine Street Elementary, you will serve as a vital support partner for students with unique needs. Your primary mission is to provide the instructional, behavioral, and personal care support outlined in each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Working under the direction of the classroom teacher and the general supervision of a program supervisor, you will help create a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
This is a part-time position scheduled for 5.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, covering 185 days of the school year. The assignment is for the full school year, though it may terminate earlier based on specific student placement or evolving needs.
Day in the Life
Your day involves close collaboration with the teaching team to ensure students receive the individualized attention they require. A significant portion of your role focuses on physical support, including lifting and assisting students ranging from pre-school age to twenty-one, as well as managing assistive appliances like wheelchairs. You will also be trained to physically restrain students in moments of emotional stress using approved non-violent crisis intervention methods (CPI, SCM, or QBS) to ensure safety for everyone involved.
Beyond direct student care, you are expected to engage in continuous professional growth. Each school year, you will complete 20 hours of staff development activities relevant to your position, with pro-ration applied based on your hire date.
Certification and Training
To ensure the highest standard of care, this role requires specific crisis prevention certifications. Depending on program needs, you will be directed to obtain certification through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safe Crisis Management (SCM), or Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care Crisis Prevention (QBS). Training for these methods will be provided as necessary.
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Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Pa Paraeducator Credential Of Competency Certificate, Crisis Prevention Institute, Safe Crisis Management, Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care Crisis Prevention.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required, or equivalent experience; Associate degree or higher required, or equivalent experience.
Frequently asked questions about Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support at Lancaster-Lebanon IU13
What does a Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support at Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 do?expand_more
In this Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support at Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 role, you will assist students with personal care needs throughout the school day; provide instructional support to students as outlined in their individual education plan; lift and assist students in wheelchairs or with assistive appliances; and physically restrain students during emotional stress using approved crisis prevention methods.
What are the requirements for this Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support role?expand_more
To qualify for the Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Autistic Support at Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 position, applicants should have: High School Diploma or GED; PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate (or complete free online program within 6 months); 48 post-secondary credits in any content area; Associate degree or higher in any content area; 20 hours of staff development each school year; and CPI, SCM, or QBS certification.