Full-Time Paraeducator: School to Work

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 • Lancaster, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Paraeducators assigned to special education classes or programs provide instructional support to the teacher, who is the instructional leader, and to students. The role is under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor of Special Education.

This is a full-time position at BURLE - LANCASTER, scheduled for 7.5 hours per day, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 185 days per year. The position is available November 16, 2026, with a minimum salary of $20.00.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalency and one of several qualifying education or assessment pathways. Paraeducators must also provide evidence of 20 hours of position-related staff development each school year, prorated according to hire date. Training in the specified crisis-intervention method will be provided as directed by program needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or high school equivalency.
• Meet at least one of the following: complete the Pennsylvania Department of Education Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators, or be willing to complete it within six months of employment; complete at least two years of postsecondary study with a minimum of 48 credit hours; possess an associate degree or higher; or meet a rigorous standard of quality through an approved assessment within six months of employment.
• Submit the relevant credential, transcript, degree documentation, or other required proof within the stated deadlines: within 30 days of hire or receipt from PDE for the credential, and within 30 days of employment for transcripts or degree documentation, as applicable.
• Provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to the position each school year; prorated based on hire date within the school year.
• Verbal communication skills and the ability to follow directions.
• Basic computer skills related to data entry, internet and email use, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to lift or assist in lifting students from preschool age through age 21 and assistive appliances such as wheelchairs.
• Ability to physically restrain students using the designated crisis-intervention method, run or sprint after or toward an eloping child, and help a learner off the floor.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid/AED certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to the teacher and students in special education classes or programs.
• Support students, including lifting or assisting with lifting students and assistive appliances when needed.
• Use the designated crisis-intervention method to physically restrain students experiencing emotional stress, as needed and according to program requirements.
• Run or sprint after or toward an eloping child when necessary.
• Help a learner off the floor if they drop to the floor under their own power.
• Provide evidence of 20 hours of position-related staff development activities each school year, prorated based on hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED