Personal Care Assistant

Posting Reopened 09/15/26

The Mt. Lebanon School District is seeking applicants for the position of Personal Care Assistant at Howe Elementary School.

This is a full-time, on-site, permanent position.

This assignment will work directly with students with special needs primarily in a Life Skills & Autistic Support assignment, but may be support other students/classrooms as needed.
See attached job descriptions for more details.

Schedule:
Monday-Friday scheduled between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM

7 Hours/Day plus a 30 minute unpaid lunch

190 days during the regular school year (summers, weekends and holidays off)

Rates:
Starting wages are either $16.69 per hour (approx. $22,197 annual) or $16.79 per hour (approx. $22,330 annual), for new hires to the District, depending upon previous school district experience. The salary for the 2026-2027 school year will be prorated based on start date.

This position is paid salary with a fixed per pay amount disbursed twice per month on a September through August pay cycle.

Perks:
Paid time off in the form of cumulative sick days and annual personal days

Health, dental and vision insurance after successful completion of a 90 day probationary period

 2026-2027 Monthly Rates: $115 Individual, $190 Family 

OR semi-annual stipend in lieu of health benefits if otherwise insured

Employer paid $40,000 in life insurance

Enrollment in PSERS pension program

Academic reimbursement

QUALIFICATIONS

In order to be eligible for special education support positions, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be a high school graduate or possess a GED,
AND

1. Have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study,
   OR
2. Possess an Associates degree or higher,
   OR
3. Complete a series of job-based trainings during the first year of employment, and continuing education credit hours during subsequent years

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
In order to be eligible for employment, the following clearances must be furnished and approved for hire at time of job offer:

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114)

The following additional trainings and forms are required upon hire:

• Act 126 Child/Student Abuse Recognition and Reporting
• Arrest or Conviction Form (PDE 6004) (Act 24)
• School Personnel Health Record (Physical with TB Test)
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Information (Act 168)

Mt. Lebanon School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer