Part-time Personal Care Assistant: Center-based Emotional Support **Earn up to an additional $5,000 this school year**

Status: Part-timeSchedule: 4. 50 Hours/Day (7: 30 am-12: 00 pm) Monday-Friday 185 Days/Year Minimum Hourly Salary: $18. 90 **Earn up to an additional $5,000 this school year**To view a description of IU13 classrooms & other student services, click here: http: //www. iu13. org/employment/explore-our-classrooms/Purpose Of PositionThe 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. RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED, andHold a PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate (or be willing to complete the FREE online program within 6 months of hire date), orCompleted a minimum of 48 post secondary credits in ANY content area, orCompleted associate degree or higher in ANY content area, andWilling to complete 20 hours of staff development each school year AND 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. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: 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 (CPI), Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or Quality Behavior Supports (QBS) method, depending on program need, for which training will be provided.