Looking for Paraprofessional - Special Education Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in Pennsylvania
Job title: Paraprofessional - Special Education Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Company: Mt. Lebanon School District
Job description: Paraprofessional - Special Education Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - 2023-2024 JobID: 2157
Position Type:
Aide/Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant (Paraprofessional)
Date Posted:
8/15/2023
Location:
Mt. Lebanon School District
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
The Mt. Lebanon School District is seeking applicants for Paraprofessional positions as Special Education Personal Care Assistants for the 2023-2024 School Year.
This is an ongoing need. Applications are screened upon receipt and hiring occurs on a rolling basis.
These are full-time, on-site, permanent positions working directly with students with special needs throughout the educational setting.
Positions are available in elementary, middle, and high school assignments, and in Learning Support, Life Skills Support, Autistic Support (ABA), and Emotional Support classrooms.
Personal Care Assistants assist in the academic, social/emotional, and behavioral development of students in accordance with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) by:
Engaging with students and staff
Performing instructional support tasks like supervision, tutoring, and coaching
Performing behavioral support tasks like communicating positive expectations, prompting/signaling, and redirecting
Performing clerical support tasks like organizing materials and recording progress and observations
See attached job description for more details.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7 Hours/Day
Between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:45 PM depending upon location
190 days during the regular school year (summers, weekends and holidays off)
Rates:
Starting wages are either $15.41 (approx. $20,495 annual) or $15.46 (approx. $20,561 annual) per hour, for new hires to the District, depending upon previous school district experience.
Perks:
These permanent positions enjoy continued employment from year to year that is eligible for:
Paid time off in the form of sick and personal days
Health, dental and vision insurance after successful completion of a 90 day probationary period:
Health insurance plan (2023-2024 Rates $100 once per month individual; $175 once per month all other levels)
individual or family coverage options with a monthly employee contribution at an affordable cost
most in-network provider services are covered at 100% with no deductible
low co-pays for most prescription drugs
Employer paid dental and vision insurance plans
OR semi-annual stipend in lieu of health benefits if otherwise insured
Employer paid $40,000 in life insurance
Enrollment in PSERS pension programs
Academic reimbursement
QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be eligible for these paraprofessional positions, the applicant must meet at least the following criteria:
Be a high school graduate or posses a GED, AND
1) Have completed at least two (2) years of postsecondary study, OR
2) Possess an associates degree or higher, OR
3) Complete a series of job-based trainings during the first year of employment, and continuing education credit hours during subsequent years.
These are excellent opportunities for:
recent graduates and aspiring teachers, counselors, therapists, and others seeking to earn salary and benefits while gaining on-the-job/field experience and building skill sets and resume credentials
healthcare aides and personal care givers interested in applying skills beyond the medical field
aspiring physical, occupational, speech, and social/emotional therapists looking for related work experience
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Hiring is continuous and occurs on a rolling basis as applications are received
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
In order to be eligible for employment in Pennsylvania public schools, the following clearances, trainings, and forms are required by the Mt. Lebanon School District upon hire:
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
FBI Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114)
Child/Student Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Act 126)
Arrest or Conviction Form PDE 6004 (Act 24)
School Personnel Health Record (Physical with TB Test)
Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Information (Act 168)
Mt. Lebanon School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Attachment(s):
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Expected salary: $20495 per year
Location: Pennsylvania
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Company: Mt. Lebanon School District
Job description: Paraprofessional - Special Education Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - 2023-2024 JobID: 2157
Position Type:
Aide/Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant (Paraprofessional)
Date Posted:
8/15/2023
Location:
Mt. Lebanon School District
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
The Mt. Lebanon School District is seeking applicants for Paraprofessional positions as Special Education Personal Care Assistants for the 2023-2024 School Year.
This is an ongoing need. Applications are screened upon receipt and hiring occurs on a rolling basis.
These are full-time, on-site, permanent positions working directly with students with special needs throughout the educational setting.
Positions are available in elementary, middle, and high school assignments, and in Learning Support, Life Skills Support, Autistic Support (ABA), and Emotional Support classrooms.
Personal Care Assistants assist in the academic, social/emotional, and behavioral development of students in accordance with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) by:
Engaging with students and staff
Performing instructional support tasks like supervision, tutoring, and coaching
Performing behavioral support tasks like communicating positive expectations, prompting/signaling, and redirecting
Performing clerical support tasks like organizing materials and recording progress and observations
See attached job description for more details.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7 Hours/Day
Between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:45 PM depending upon location
190 days during the regular school year (summers, weekends and holidays off)
Rates:
Starting wages are either $15.41 (approx. $20,495 annual) or $15.46 (approx. $20,561 annual) per hour, for new hires to the District, depending upon previous school district experience.
Perks:
These permanent positions enjoy continued employment from year to year that is eligible for:
Paid time off in the form of sick and personal days
Health, dental and vision insurance after successful completion of a 90 day probationary period:
Health insurance plan (2023-2024 Rates $100 once per month individual; $175 once per month all other levels)
individual or family coverage options with a monthly employee contribution at an affordable cost
most in-network provider services are covered at 100% with no deductible
low co-pays for most prescription drugs
Employer paid dental and vision insurance plans
OR semi-annual stipend in lieu of health benefits if otherwise insured
Employer paid $40,000 in life insurance
Enrollment in PSERS pension programs
Academic reimbursement
QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be eligible for these paraprofessional positions, the applicant must meet at least the following criteria:
Be a high school graduate or posses a GED, AND
1) Have completed at least two (2) years of postsecondary study, OR
2) Possess an associates degree or higher, OR
3) Complete a series of job-based trainings during the first year of employment, and continuing education credit hours during subsequent years.
These are excellent opportunities for:
recent graduates and aspiring teachers, counselors, therapists, and others seeking to earn salary and benefits while gaining on-the-job/field experience and building skill sets and resume credentials
healthcare aides and personal care givers interested in applying skills beyond the medical field
aspiring physical, occupational, speech, and social/emotional therapists looking for related work experience
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Hiring is continuous and occurs on a rolling basis as applications are received
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
In order to be eligible for employment in Pennsylvania public schools, the following clearances, trainings, and forms are required by the Mt. Lebanon School District upon hire:
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
FBI Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114)
Child/Student Abuse Recognition and Reporting (Act 126)
Arrest or Conviction Form PDE 6004 (Act 24)
School Personnel Health Record (Physical with TB Test)
Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Information (Act 168)
Mt. Lebanon School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Attachment(s):
Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts.
Expected salary: $20495 per year
Location: Pennsylvania
Apply Now