(SPED) Personal Care Assistant
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Position PurposeThe Personal Care Assistant is assigned specifically to a student or group of students who regularly need one on one assistance to maintain appropriate and equitable participation in the school setting. The PCA directly supports the students at the directionof the teacher and is under the general supervision of the program supervisor of special educationEssential Job Functions1. Help prepare, collect and set-up materials for student participation, following teacher direction.2. Provide instructional, behavioral, or physical assistance to students individually or in small groups at the direction of the teacher to reinforce and follow up instruction.3. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher. Check notebooks, correct papers, supervise testing and make-up work, as assigned by the teacher.4. Assist with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and story telling.5. Maintain daily activity logs for your assigned student(s).6. Alert regular teacher to any problem or special information about your individual student(s).7. Serve as the chief source of information for your assigned students to help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.8. Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.9. Operate and or assist in the use of student mobility devices such as, but not limited to, walker, wheelchair, braces, canes, etc.10. Implement and maintain student specific behavior, medical, emergency, or crisis plans.11. Assist in the maintenance of classroom discipline in accordance with established policy and procedures.12. Adapt to the student's mode of communication as necessary for instructional purposes.13. Assist students in self-care as assigned by teacher.14. Assist in the implementation of therapy programs developed by speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other support staff.15. Participate in staff development training programs as assigned.Additional Duties:- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.- Perform any other related duties as assigned.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.Equipment- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.Travel Requirements- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards- Works in standard office and school building environments.- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.- Ability to lift students who are in need of diaper changingQualifications Profile- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:- High School diploma or equivalent.- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.FLSA Status: Non-exempt