Full-Time, 10-Month Life Skills Support Personal Care Assistant Paraprofessional

Full-Time, 10-Month Life Skills Support Personal Care Assistant Paraprofessional JobID: 1494 Position Type: Paraprofessionals/Personal Care AssistantDate Posted: 11/3/2026Location: Leaders Heights Elementary SchoolDate Available: Upon Board Approval Closing Date: 11/14/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideThe Dallastown Area School District is seeking to fill a Full-Time - 10 Month, Life Skills Support Personal Care Assistant Paraprofessional position at Leaders Heights Elementary School beginning the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will support an assigned student, as outlined below and play a valuable role in inspiring and creating pathways for student success by supporting a special education teacher in the delivery of supports and services for students with IEPs.Responsibilities:Able to carry out oral and written instructions including those in the student's IEP to allow access to the educational environmentAssisting teachers in presentation and development of learning materials and instructional exercisesPerforming routine clerical workWorking with instructional media, office machines, and equipmentWork Schedule / Pay Periods for 10-Month Positions:Full-day hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, which is 7.50 working hours and a 30-minute unpaid lunch period.Your work schedule and pay will follow student attendance full and half days during the school year -- approximately 177 student days mid-August through early June. Additional days may be arranged by your supervisor.While there are typically no pay periods July through August, you'll enjoy summers off to spend more time with your familyFor a full school year, your bi-weekly pays will typically begin by mid-September and continue through late-June. Benefits:Immediate/continued inclusion in Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS),Six (6) Paid Holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day. and Good FridayAfter a successful probationary period of 90 calendar days, you'll receive Paid Leave: 3 Personal Days and 10 Sick Days (pro-rated based on start date)If applicable, Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Supplemental Pay Other available benefits: a Tax-Sheltered Annuity Program, Dental and/or Vision Insurance with a $0 premium for the employee-only level, Health Insurance with two (2) options or opt-out for bi-weekly stipend, OSS Company Direct Program with no cost to employee (if health insurance plan is elected), several pharmacy/prescription programs for reducing or eliminating your costs, a Flexible Spending Account Program to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses not covered by your selected plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Capital Blue Fitness Your Way program, and a Life Insurance.Minimum Qualifications:Highly Qualified = High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) AND completion of an assessment through our special education department,OR, Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credit hours or more)OR, Associate's Degree or higher, Completion of at least 20 hours of staff development activities related to assignment each school yearChild-centered, warm, and receptive to childrenAbility to carry out oral and written communications/instructions and work cooperatively with othersAcceptable record of attendanceDallastown Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).