Autistic Support PCA- High School

Substitute Teacher Service is hiring a PCA to work 1:1 in an Autistic Support Classroom in Northeastern High School.

Secondary Schedule: (hours may vary by position):
~Monday through Friday - 7:00am-2:30pm
~Pay Rate : $20.00 per hour

Job Description:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with autism in classroom and school-based settings.
• Implement individualized supports as outlined in the student’s IEP and/or Behavior Support Plan (BSP).
• Maintain a safe and structured learning environment by using proactive behavior strategies.
• Support students with transitions, routines, and regulation throughout the school day.
• Assist with personal care needs (if applicable), including hygiene, feeding, and mobility support while maintaining student dignity.

Behavior & Safety-Focused Duties

• Respond calmly and professionally to escalating, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors.
• Use approved de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies as trained.
• Monitor for early warning signs of behavioral escalation and intervene proactively.
• Follow district procedures for crisis situations, including requesting assistance when needed.
• Maintain personal and student safety using authorized protective techniques when properly trained.
• Accurately document behavioral incidents, injuries, and interventions per district policy.

Qualifications and Required Documents

• Candidate must be trained in SCM (Safety Crisis Management) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention); however, if a candidate has extensive experience working in a setting with students exhibiting aggressive behaviors, SCM training will be provided.
• Proof of a high school diploma or higher education
• A Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) that is clean and less than 1 year old **
• A Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) that is clean and less than 1 year old **
• A FBI Criminal History Record that is clean and less than 1 year old **
• Additional Onboarding Documents to be discussed during the hiring process.

This position may involve supporting students with significant behavioral needs, including aggressive, self-injurious, or disruptive behaviors. Risk of injury may be present. Staff must be able to implement approved behavioral and safety strategies and respond appropriately in crisis situations.

Serious Inquiries Only.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 37 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Referral program

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Working with people with autism: 2 years (Required)
• Behavior management: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPI Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Manchester, PA 17345 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Manchester, PA 17345: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20