M2 - Personal Care Assistant (Special Education)

MaST II - Tacony

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 19,286 - 20,664

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institution in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Personal Care Assistant to support special education students. The role involves assisting with instructional and personal care needs, collaborating with teaching staff, and maintaining activity logs. Candidates must have a high school diploma, the ability to build rapport with students, and up-to-date clearances. This position offers $14/hour for 5.75 hours daily during the school year.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to develop a positive rapport with all students.
Up‑to‑date clearances compliant with school regulations.

Responsibilities

Help prepare and set‑up materials for student participation.
Assist students by providing instructional and behavioral support.
Maintain daily activity logs for assigned students.
Collect educational and behavioral data.
Participate in the implementation of positive behavior support plans.

Skills

Ability to develop a positive rapport with students

Ability to follow directions

Ability to work cooperatively with professional staff

Willingness to perform job responsibilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

M2 - Personal Care Assistant (Special Education)

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2023

Job Description

MaST Schools has an opening for a part‑time Special Education Student Assistant/Personal Care Assistant to work with children with intensive needs. This position pays $14/hour depending upon past experience and would be for 5.75 hours every school day.

Reports to: Principals/Head of Special Education/CEO

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required (minimum).
Ability to develop a positive rapport with all students.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to work cooperatively with professional staff.
Ability and willingness to perform job responsibilities.
Up‑to‑date clearances compliant with school regulations.

Job Overview

The Special Education Student Assistant/Personal Care Assistant works collaboratively with teachers and other staff to support special education students individually or in a small group.

Responsibilities

Help prepare, collect and set‑up materials for student participation, following teacher direction.
Assist individual students and groups of students by providing instructional and behavioral support under the direction of the teacher.
Maintain daily activity logs for individually assigned students.
Collect educational and behavioral data under the direction of the teacher.
Participate in the implementation of positive behavior support plans as assigned by teacher.
Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom and student learning objectives.
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and modified assignments assigned by the teacher.
Assist student in transitioning between classrooms.
Assist students with personal care tasks.
Operate and/or assist in the use of student mobility devices such as, but not limited to, walker, wheelchair, braces, canes, etc.
Adapt to the student’s mode of communication as necessary for instructional purposes.
Assist in the implementation of therapy programs developed by therapists, pathologists, and other staff.
Participate in staff development training programs as assigned.
Perform other duties that may be assigned by teacher (i.e. conduct informal observation of student in general education classroom, etc.).