Personal Care Assistant Job Listing at IS Mid-Atlantic/Southeast in Scranton, PA (Job ID 305136)

Description

The Stepping Stones Group

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Personal Care Assistant (PCA) | Full-Time | K-12 Autism Support | 1:1 Support | Anticipated Openings About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting students and helping them take part fully in the school day? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to provide the one-on-one support students in an autism support program need to stay comfortable, build skills, and feel included at school.

We are building a pool of qualified candidates for anticipated full-time openings. Start dates are tentative and depend on district needs, so we'll confirm timing with you before any assignment begins.

You'll work closely with teachers and paraprofessionals to support students who need help with bathroom needs, behavior, or both.

• Pay: $20-$23 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, about 31 hours per week (6.5 hours per day), 7:55 AM-2:40 PM, no evenings or overnights
• Setting: Onsite, K-12, one-on-one support in autism support classrooms and general education and special education settings
• Start date: Tentative, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (early June)
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Provide one-on-one support to students in an autism support program throughout the school day
• Assist with personal care, including toileting and diapering, when needed
• Provide behavioral support and intervention, using positive reinforcement and approved safety procedures
• Assist students with assignments and general academic support
• Support students during transitions, arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess as assigned
• Assist the teacher(s) and paraprofessionals in the classroom as needed
• Follow IEP accommodations, care plans, and behavior plans as directed
• Monitor student safety and well-being throughout the school day
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, therapists, and administrators
• Maintain accurate documentation, and protect student confidentiality and dignity

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• In-person CPR and First Aid certification
• Comfort with and ability to provide personal care, including toileting and diapering
• Flexibility with start date, since timing is tentative
• Ability to follow health, safety, and student support procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and positive working relationships
• Authorization to work in the United States; English proficiency

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working one-on-one with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and significant behavioral needs
• Providing personal care with patience, respect, and professionalism
• Working with medically fragile students
• Working with students of all ages, from kindergarten through 12th grade
• Working in both general education and special education settings
• Adjusting your caseload or school site based on district needs
• Working fully onsite and in person

Preferred Qualifications

• School-based experience
• Experience supporting students with autism or behavioral needs
• Experience as a paraprofessional, instructional aide, behavior technician, CNA, home health aide, or direct support professional (DSP)
• Experience with personal care, activities of daily living (ADL) support, lifting, and transfers
• CPI, Safety-Care, or other crisis prevention and de-escalation training
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, or willingness to obtain it
• Associate's degree or coursework in education, healthcare, psychology, child development, or a related field

Related Experience We Value

Experience as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Personal Care Aide, Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide, Educational Assistant, School Aide, Student Support Assistant, Special Education Assistant, Behavior Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide, Caregiver, or Direct Support Professional (DSP) is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Make a direct, daily difference in a student's comfort, safety, and participation
• Gain hands-on experience in autism support and special education
• Build experience for careers in education, psychology, healthcare, nursing, social work, ABA, speech therapy, and occupational therapy
• Follow a predictable school schedule, with weekends, evenings, holidays, and school breaks typically off
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and school professionals

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay of $20-$23 per hour
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources
• Employee referral bonus program
• Responsive and supportive leadership
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain active throughout the school day, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and repositioning
• Ability to lift, transfer, reposition, or physically assist students safely
• Ability to assist with toileting, diapering, and feeding, if needed
• Ability to respond quickly to health, safety, and behavioral situations
• Additional requirements may vary by assignment

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful Personal Care Assistants are compassionate, dependable, patient, and attentive to student needs. They build trusting relationships with students and school teams, provide respectful and consistent personal care, keep students safe, promote independence and inclusion, and help students take part in school activities throughout the day.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support for their academic, behavioral, physical, and social-emotional growth. We partner with schools across the country to provide high-quality services that help students access educational opportunities and achieve meaningful success, and we give our team members the support, training, and resources to thrive.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please confirm your in-person CPR and First Aid certification and your comfort with personal care duties, and share any school-based or autism support experience, when you apply.

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