Job Title: Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Paraeducator
Schedule: Full-Time, School Hours (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Hours: 7 paid hours per day (7.5-hour shift with 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Employment Type: Contract / School-Based
Pay: Competitive and negotiable based on experience (up to district pay cap)
Job Overview
We are seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) / Paraeducators to support students. This role involves working one-on-one with students to provide behavioral, academic, and daily living support in a classroom setting.
Candidates should be comfortable assisting students with special needs, including those with behavioral challenges and physical disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Schedule: Full-Time, School Hours (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Hours: 7 paid hours per day (7.5-hour shift with 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Employment Type: Contract / School-Based
Pay: Competitive and negotiable based on experience (up to district pay cap)
Job Overview
We are seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) / Paraeducators to support students. This role involves working one-on-one with students to provide behavioral, academic, and daily living support in a classroom setting.
Candidates should be comfortable assisting students with special needs, including those with behavioral challenges and physical disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one support to students in academic and behavioral areas
- Assist with implementing educational programs directed by teachers and case managers
- Support students with daily living activities, including feeding, toileting, hygiene, and positioning
- Monitor and manage student behavior in accordance with established guidelines
- Assist with physical activities, motor skills development, and use of adaptive equipment
- Support student participation in classroom and social interactions
- Maintain a safe environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards
- Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and school staff
- Assist in tracking student progress and maintaining records
- Attend required training, including medical and behavioral interventions
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Experience working with children or in a caregiving role (any age) required
- Preferred experience in:
- Special Education
- Autism Support
- Behavioral or Mental Health
- Ability to work with students who may have challenging behaviors
- CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- PA Criminal Background Check
- FBI Fingerprint Clearance
- TB Test Results
- Proof of Education (Diploma or Transcripts)
- School-based setting within the T/E School District
- Placement may vary across schools depending on need
- Example location: Valley Forge Elementary School (VFES)
- One in-person interview (approximately 15 minutes)
- Quick turnaround from interview to offer