Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Classroom Teacher Assistant – 2026–2027 School Year
Loudoun County, VA
Position Overview
We are seeking compassionate, reliable Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) / Teacher Assistants to support students with disabilities in classroom settings for the 2026–2027 school year. These roles work 1:1 with a student , providing behavioral support, de-escalation assistance, and help with daily living tasks to ensure the student’s safety, engagement, and success throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 support to a student with disabilities throughout the school day.
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Assist with behavior de-escalation , emotional regulation, and implementation of behavior plans.
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Support daily living tasks , which may include prompting, supervision, mobility assistance, or personal care depending on student needs.
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Reinforce instructional activities under the direction of the classroom teacher and SPED team.
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Maintain a calm, patient, and supportive presence during challenging moments.
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Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and school staff to promote student growth and independence.
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Document observations and communicate student needs or concerns to the instructional team.
Qualifications
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Experience working with students with disabilities (Autism, ED, ID, OHI, etc.) strongly preferred.
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Ability to remain calm, supportive, and solution-focused during behavioral escalations.
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Comfortable assisting with daily living tasks and following individualized student plans.
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Strong communication, teamwork, and reliability.
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High school diploma required; additional coursework or training in education, ABA, or human services is a plus.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Education
Job Function: Education | School Aide | School Aide School
Job Type: Contract - Full Time
Setting: Schools
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0400
Contract Duration: 39
Pay Rate: $770 / Week
Date Posted: T12:13:41