M3 - Personal Care Assistant (Special Education)

MaST III (12345 Roosevelt Blvd)

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 17,047 - 24,280

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local charter school in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Personal Care Assistant to support special education students. This role involves working collaboratively with teachers to provide educational and behavioral assistance to students with intensive needs. Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining activity logs, and assisting students with personal care tasks. The position offers $15 per hour for 5.75 hours each school day, with the start date immediate.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have the ability to develop rapport with students.
Willingness to adapt to student communication methods.

Responsibilities

Prepare and set up materials for student participation following teacher direction.
Assist students providing instructional and behavioral support under teacher direction.
Maintain daily activity logs for assigned students.

Skills

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

M3 - Personal Care Assistant (Special Education)

MaST Community Charter School MaST III (12345 Roosevelt Blvd) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4285653

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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 $15/hr 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.).