Exceptional Children Personal Care Assistant

Onslow County Public Schools; Jacksonville (FL); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Onslow County Schools seeks an Exceptional Children Personal Care Assistant to support students with disabilities in daily classroom activities under supervision of teachers and therapists. You will assist with mobility, self-care, and classroom routines for students aged 3 to 21, ensuring safety and respectful interaction.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and is willing to pursue additional education; ETTP certification is encouraged.

Formación

• High school diploma required; AA degree preferred or willingness to pursue during employment.
• Ability to interact with disabled children aged 3–21 and support mobility and daily activities.
• Commitment to confidentiality and collaboration with staff.

Responsabilidades

• Assist teachers and therapists in daily activities for students with disabilities.
• Support gross and fine motor activities and self-care tasks.
• Monitor safety and document student progress and behavior.
• Assist with mobility, dressing, grooming, and basic communications.
• Help supervise students during drills, field trips, lunch, and recess.

Conocimientos

Calm under pressure

Disability care knowledge

Interact with children

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma

AA degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Exceptional Children Personal Care Assistant JobID: 9265

• Position Type: Teacher Assistant/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026

POSITION TITLE: Exceptional Children Personal Care Assistant

REPORTS TO: Principal/Supervisor and Classroom Teachers

BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

NATURE OF WORK:

Under general supervision assists teachers and therapists in daily classroom activities with the care of children with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
• Knowledge of the care necessary for individuals with disabilities

Ability to work with disabled children ranging from 3 to 21 years of age for extended periods of time

Ability to relate to and interact with disabled children

Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information

• Ability to work cooperatively with other school personnel

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• High school diploma earned at a regionally accredited school required.
• Two year Associate's Degree preferred - Associate's Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university and must include an emphasis in mathematics, reading, writing and content knowledge and a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Applicants with less than the AA degree described above must be willing to pursue the degree during employment. Once the degree is earned, the employee will be eligible for promotion to teacher assistant.

ETTP course completion and dated certificate must be obtained to be eligible for promotion to teacher assistant position (to register for ETTP, contact [e-mail] ).

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months

SALARY: Salary Grade 53

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follows all rules, policies, and procedures of OCS, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues and the Exceptional Children Program.

Assists in classroom/student management and maintaining discipline.

Assists students with gross motor activities (grasping, crawling, walking, running, holding objects, etc.).

Assists students with fine motor activities (playing with toys, cutting, coloring, etc.)

Assists students with dressing, eating, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene and other tasks students are unable to perform for themselves.

Assists students with mobility and basic communication skills.

Assembles, adjusts, and maintains equipment used in instructional programs.

Assists therapists and other specialists.

Assists in recording student behavior, progress, and other related data.

Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students in all areas of the school environment.

Models and promotes high level of ethical and appropriate behavior.

Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips; monitors students during lunch, recess, specials, hygiene routines and snack time; if applicable, serves as bus monitor.

Performs other related duties, as required or assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motions.

Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours.

Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (60 to 100 pounds).

Ability to assist students with disabilities impacting mobility.

• Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Must possess sufficient auditory and visual capabilities to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, and parents in a variety of settings.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

EOE