K-12 Personal Care Assistant - Flexible Scheduling

Iu17; Belle Vernon (Fayette County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS is seeking a Personal Care Assistant in Belle Vernon, PA to support one student under certified supervision. The role emphasizes assisting with daily living, mobility, and environmental setup to enable participation in school activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma and state/federal clearances. Training and a stable, supervised environment ensure safety and success for the student and classroom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment.
• Child Abuse Clearance for employment.
• FBI Fingerprinting.
• School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test.
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification.
• Act 126/Mandated Reporter training.
• CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for a child with physical disabilities.
• Assume duties of a personal care nature to maximize participation in the least restrictive environment.
• Encourage, support, and educate the student in activities of daily living.
• Assist student in managing environment to meet physical and psychological needs.
• Monitor health problems and psycho-social adjustment.
• Assist teacher or student to arrange classroom environment to meet needs.
• Attend training sessions, in-services, workshops, and/or meetings as requested.
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in other duties as assigned by ESS.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pennsylvania State Police Clearance

Child Abuse Clearance

FBI Fingerprinting

School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test

Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004

Act 126/Mandated Reporter training

CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred

Job description

ESS is seeking a Personal Care Assistant in Belle Vernon, PA to support one student under certified supervision. The role emphasizes assisting with daily living, mobility, and environmental setup to enable participation in school activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma and state/federal clearances. Training and a stable, supervised environment ensure safety and success for the student and classroom.