Elementary School Personal Care Assistant — Student Support

ROBERT S PAYNE ELEM SCHOOL; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ROBERT S PAYNE ELEM SCHOOL in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Personal Care Assistant (3) to support one student under direct supervision of a certified professional. Duties include assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and behavior support as outlined in the IEP.

The role involves bus assistance, classroom support, field trips, and collaboration with the teaching team. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and 60+ college credits or ParaPro; CPR/First Aid preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 60+ higher education credits or passing the ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the assigned student on and off the bus at arrival and departure times.
• Know the whereabouts of the student at all times and report missing children.
• Assists with personal care tasks and daily living activities as indicated by the IEP.
• Supervises the student during play, recess, and field trips as needed.
• Reinforces instructional activities delegated by the teacher in multiple areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Special needs support

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

60+ college credits or ParaPro

Job description

ROBERT S PAYNE ELEM SCHOOL in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Personal Care Assistant (3) to support one student under direct supervision of a certified professional. Duties include assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and behavior support as outlined in the IEP.

The role involves bus assistance, classroom support, field trips, and collaboration with the teaching team. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and 60+ college credits or ParaPro; CPR/First Aid preferred.