EC Personal Care Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 28,930,000 - 37,195,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke County Schools Mountain View Elementary School in Morganton, NC, is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) for a 10-month, full-time role (7.5-8 hours per day). Reports to Principal, EC Director and assigned teacher.

Performs direct student support, health-related and mobility tasks to assist students with disabilities in accessing education. Minimum qualifications include 48 semester hours of college coursework; effective communication and ability to work with students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 semester hours of creditable college coursework from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to work effectively with students with disabilities.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, toileting, feeding, mobility, transfers, classroom support, behavior support, safety supervision.
• Collaborate with staff and families to support student needs.
• Support students with disabilities to participate in educational activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with students with dis

Education

48 semester hours coursework

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Burke County Schools Mountain View Elementary School - Morganton, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

EC Personal Care Assistant

Burke County Schools Mountain View Elementary School - Morganton, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Burke County Schools , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5883333

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job Description

Personal Care Assistant

Job Title

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Term of Employment

10-Month Position
Full-Time (7.5-8 hours per day)

Reports To

Principal, Exceptional Children (EC) Director, and Assigned Teacher

Nature of Work

Provides direct support and supervision to students with disabilities who require assistance with personal care, mobility, health-related needs, behavioral support, and access to educational programs.

Qualifications

Required: Minimum of 48 semester hours of creditable college coursework from an accredited college or university; ability to work effectively with students with disabilities; effective communication skills.
Preferred: Experience working with children or adults with disabilities.

Essential Job Duties

Assist with personal care, toileting, feeding, mobility, transfers, classroom support, behavior support, safety supervision, and collaboration with staff and families.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of personal care procedures and student safety practices; ability to work effectively with students with significant disabilities; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift, and transfer students, push wheelchairs, and assist with adaptive equipment.

Special Requirements

Successful completion of required training programs and compliance with district policies.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christie McMahon , Principal
• Mountain View Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]