Position Type:
Classroom Aides/Personal Care Assistant
Date Posted:
8/1/2023
Location:
CONESTOGA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Date Available:
ASAP
Status: Full Time
Schedule: 7.00 Hours/Day (7:30 am-2:30 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year
Minimum Salary: $17.36

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PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The personal care assistant / 1:1 Paraeducator is assigned to provide instructional, behavioral and personal care support as outlined in the student's Individual Education Plan. The assistant will be directed by the classroom teacher and is under the general supervision of the designated program supervisor.

The assignment of the Personal Care Assistant/1:1 Paraeducator is for a school year and could terminate at any time, based on student placement or needs.

Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or GED, and
2. Hold a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate (or be willing to complete the FREE online program within 6 months of hire date), or
3. Completed a minimum of 48 post secondary credits in ANY content area, or
4. Completed associate degree or higher in ANY content area, and
5. Willing to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year
   AND
6. As required by the PA Department of Education: Each school year, provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to position. Pro-ration will apply based on date of hire within the school year.
7. Certification Required: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safe Crisis Management Non-Violent Crisis
   Intervention (SCM) or Crisis Prevention Training and Safe Crisis Management
   (QBS), as directed by program needs.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The strength and ability to lift and/or assist in lifting students ranging in age from pre-school to twenty-one and any assistive appliances, for example: wheelchair. The ability to physically restrain students in emotional stress by using the Crisis Prevention Institute Training or Safe Crisis Management method for which training will be provided.
For more information on this position, please read the full description document

• Personal Care Assistant