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 an Autistic Support assignment, but may be support other students/classrooms as needed.

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. 

This is a salaried position with a fixed per pay amount disbursed over 24 pays September through August.

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: Thursday, August 27, 2026 promptly at 4:00 PM  

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

Mt. Lebanon School District is a regular school district located in Allegheny County with 10 schools, 398 teachers and 5,456 students. Total Revenue is $113,651,000 and is trending up. Mt. Lebanon School District spends $17,765 per student per year on instruction.