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Educational Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant (53955)

CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT·Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

$31,160/yr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Support professional staff in meeting the educational, social, and personal care needs of assigned students. Assist with instructional activities, behavior management, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Hill
  • Top
  • Academy -
  • Mechanicsburg,
  • PA 17055Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeEducation
  • Level:
  • High
  • School/GEDTravel
  • Percentage:
  • NoneJob
  • Shift:
  • DayJob
  • Category:
  • EducationSalary: This paraprofessional position follows the
  • Collective
  • Bargaining
  • Agreement
  • Salary
  • Schedule -
  • HS
  • Diploma: $28,880 (daily rate $152.00) or High School plus 48 college credits
  • OR
  • Associates
  • Degree
  • OR 5 years of classroom support: $31,160 (daily rate $164.00) for the 26/27
  • SY
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year
  • JOB
  • GOAL: To support the professional staff in meeting the needs of student to whom the Employee is assigned.
  • Performance
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Works with the teacher as a team member in the educational and social development of the assigned student. 2. Assists the teacher in developing and maintaining a positive environment. 3. Acts as a positive social and emotional model for the student. 4. Performs instructional activities and monitors the results of those activities under the teacher's direction. 5. Assists the teacher upon request in the management of the student’s behavior in accordance with established disciplinary policies and procedures. 6. Performs CPR, First Aid, and/or proper child restraint techniques as needed. 7. Provides input to the teacher regarding relevant information on the student’s academic progress, behavioral change, physical needs and other areas as appropriate. 8. Follows all established CAIU policies and administrative procedures. 9. Completes the School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) daily or weekly logs, if the assigned student is eligible, in an accurate and timely manner. 10. Attends and participates in training for the School-Based ACCESS Program and SBAP paperwork. 11. Maintains confidentiality by refraining from discussion of student progress and problems as required in the CAIU Policy on Confidentiality of Information (FERPA). 12. Assists in meeting the student's personal care needs as directed. 13. Assists the assigned student to and from vehicles and other parts of the building, and/or off-site experiences, all of which may include lifting. 14. Performs clerical and housekeeping duties as required. 15. Assumes responsibility for fostering a good educational paraprofessional to teacher working relationship, but in no case supercedes the teacher's authority to manage all aspects of the instructional program. 16. Works to create, maintain and build positive working relationships with internal and external (district, community, agency) staff. 17. Provides coverage, under the supervision of a certified professional teacher, and monitors recess, lunch, etc., as needed. 18. Participates in preparation of materials, bulletin boards, and other displays. 19. Follows assigned schedule including attendance, start and end times, and overall punctuality. 20. Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, particularly as they relate to the Pennsylvania School Code. 21. Attends in-services, training, and meetings as directed. 22. Serves on any CAIU team as directed. 23. Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.
  • QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. 2. Previous experience working with special needs population desired. 3. Must be certified as a Qualified Paraprofessional, as required under Chapter 14, OR have the ability and willingness to become a Qualified Paraprofessional within the established timelines. 4. Must be trained in CPR, First Aid, AED and fully certified to actively participate in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or other restraint management system (as may be required by the program) and willing and fully able to utilize these procedures OR have the ability and willingness to become CPR, First Aid, and restraint system trained and be willing and fully able to administer these procedures. 5. Must have the ability to lift/assist with lifting special needs children. Lifting may be up to 40 lbs without assistance and more with assistance. 6. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. 7. Must have computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to become a Qualified Paraprofessional. Certification in CPR, First Aid, and Safe Crisis Management is required or must be obtainable.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Confidentiality
  • CPR
  • Microsoft Office
  • Behavior Management
  • Clerical Duties
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • First Aid
  • Instructional Support
  • Student Monitoring
  • Child Restraint Techniques

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$31,160/yr
Location
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jun 4, 2026
Application
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CAPITAL AREA INTERMEDIATE UNIT

The Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) is one of 29 educational services agencies located throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Created in 1971 by an Act of PA legislature, IUs are intended to support and provide services to the schools and districts in the IU’s...

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IndustryEducation Management
TypeEducational
Size501-1,000 employees
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