Full-Time School Personal Care Assistant — Empower Students

Applitrack; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland Intermediate Unit in Greensburg, PA is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support students in special education services. The role focuses on enabling student progress by assisting with instructional, behavioral, and self-care activities under supervision.

Responsibilities include data collection, assisting with transportation, and collaboration with teachers and the Special Education Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of documentation standards and demonstrated skill to meet documentation expectations
• Knowledge of pertinent law and regulations regarding mental health service delivery and Pennsylvania Special Education
• Ability to use technology as applicable
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students in various socioeconomic and multicultural areas
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Supports students at the direction of the teacher and the special education supervisor.
• Provides instructional, behavioral and/or physical assistance to an individual student or a small group of students including, but not limited to, the use of assistive technology, on-task prompting, facilitating social skills, and self-care skills.
• Works with students on organizational skills, guides students in activities, and monitors student progress.
• Collects daily data and documents progress notes in a prescribed format for each session with assigned students.
• Meets and discharges assigned students at the bus.
• Aids students in removing and putting on wraps, bathing, feeding and toileting.
• Assists students during recreational and training games.
• Assists students in the use of teaching devices -- special individual materials.
• Carries out teacher's prescribed instructions for reinforcing activities in the visual, auditory and gross motor areas.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Executive Director, Student Services Director or designee.

Skills

Documentation standards

Education law knowledge

Technology literacy

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Westmoreland Intermediate Unit in Greensburg, PA is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support students in special education services. The role focuses on enabling student progress by assisting with instructional, behavioral, and self-care activities under supervision.

Responsibilities include data collection, assisting with transportation, and collaboration with teachers and the Special Education Supervisor.