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



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Expected salary: $20495 per year

Location: Pennsylvania

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