As a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll do work that matters and sometimes in ways nobody else sees, but your student will never forget. You’ll be right there to help them stay focused in class, cheering them on as they tackle assignments and master new skills. When life’s basics get tough—like eating, dressing, or just feeling comfortable in their own skin—you’ll be the steady, respectful support that helps them through.
What Success Looks Like:
- Your student feels safe, respected, and understood
- Class assignments get finished—not because it was easy, but because you helped them stick with it
- Life skills become a little less intimidating
- Transitions get smoother
- Communication is seamless
- Behavioral challenges are met with patience and redirection
- Confidentiality and professionalism are second nature
- You grow, too
Qualifications:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have and maintain a current child First Aid/CPR certification
- Must be or be willing to become trained in maintaining an ACCESS log
- Experience working with children preferred, but not required
- Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
Work environment:
The work environment is active and people-focused. You’ll move throughout the school with your student, helping them in classrooms, hallways, and common areas. Each day brings new situations, so flexibility and patience are important. You’ll interact with teachers, staff, and sometimes families, always working to create a safe, supportive space for your student.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join a community where innovation meets education, and where every day brings new opportunities to inspire young minds. Apply now to become part of our dedicated team at Lebanon School District.
Application Process:
All required clearances must comply with the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s mandated criteria for hire.
Application Deadline:
Questions may be directed to Mrs. Rosely Marrero in the Human Resources Department at (717)-270-6874 or by emailing at [email protected].
- The Lebanon School District is an equal-opportunity employer.
What makes Lebanon School District so special and why is there so much Cedar pride? Hear from some of our current staff members by clicking here. The Lebanon School District is one of the oldest school districts in Pennsylvania. From teachers and parents to our alumni, volunteers, and community partners, there is a strong commitment to continuously improve educational opportunities for our students.
Our City, Our Cedars, and YOU! Become part of the Cedar family. Our staff is appreciated, trusted, and empowered to be difference makers for our students.
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From PDF Description
LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Special Education Personal Care Assistant
RATE: Based on the negotiated agreement between the Lebanon School District and the
Secretary/Paraprofessional Association.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or Director of Student Services & Special Education
JOB GOAL: To provide personal care and support to a special needs student during school
hours and at school related activities, without interacting with or interrupting the surrounding
educational environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have and maintain a current child First Aid/CPR certification
• Must be or be willing to become trained in maintaining an ACCESS log
• Experience working with children preferred, but not required
• Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Instructional Program by assisting your assigned student with remaining on task
to complete in class assignments
• Assist your assigned student as needed with life skill functions, including but not limited to
maintaining respectable personal hygiene, including assisting with lavatory functions, eating,
drinking, and dressing
• Assist with the movement of your assigned student during emergency drills, assemblies, play
periods, field trips, and when moving throughout the building and accompany your assigned
student during vehicular transportation as needed
• Communicate with teacher(s) on behalf of your assigned student
• Communicate with the family of your assigned student, as directed by the teacher
• Observe, intervene, and redirect inappropriate behavior
• Maintain ACCESS logs regarding your assigned student
• Operate and care for assigned technology equipment while following building and district
policy
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• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students
• Participate in in-service and training programs, as assigned, and complete 20 hours of
professional development annually as required by the State of PA.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or
hear. The employee occasionally will sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with
hands and arms and will frequently repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when
typing. Employee will frequently interact with students and other staff members. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee may occasionally lift weights up
to 25 pounds such as boxes of paper or push wheeled carts such as mobile computer labs.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The Special Education Personal Care Assistant follows the
Secretary/Paraprofessional Association Agreement and is a 181-day position.
The Lebanon School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate
based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital
status, or any other status protected.
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Employee Name (Print) Signature
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Date
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