Learning Support Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Donegal School District; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Donegal School District in Mount Joy, PA, is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Learning Support to support a student under an IEP. This full-time, benefits-eligible position follows the student school schedule and begins August 25, 2025.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 6.25 hours per day (8:45 AM - 3:30 PM) for a 10-month assignment. The position offers a pay rate of $14.50 per hour and follows the student schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy; confidentiality is essential.
• Ability to listen, be patient and interact with students; understanding of child development.

Responsibilities

• Carries out teacher’s directions with respect to support for student.
• Monitors and assists the individual exceptional student as required by the IEP.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned related to the needs of the student.
• Monitors the student’s behavior during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Principal.
• Maintains an optimum relationship with other staff members by being courteous and always mindful of the importance of confidentiality.
• Participates in, documents and submits annual staff development, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, to the Director of Special Education and Pupil Services.
• Completes log entries and submits, according to the provided timelines, Student Medical Assistance logs.
• Checks email and responds daily.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Patience

Listening

Child development understanding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Donegal School District in Mount Joy, PA, is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Learning Support to support a student under an IEP. This full-time, benefits-eligible position follows the student school schedule and begins August 25, 2025.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 6.25 hours per day (8:45 AM - 3:30 PM) for a 10-month assignment. The position offers a pay rate of $14.50 per hour and follows the student schedule.