PCA/Instructional Aide

The Judge Group; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a PCA/Instructional Aide for the 2026/2027 school year in Langhorne, PA. The role supports special needs students with behavioral and academic activities under the guidance of a case manager and teacher.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, health and safety, feeding, toileting, positioning, and monitoring health conditions, and helping prepare students for mainstreamed classes while maintaining records and participating in trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid Certificate including CPR.
• TB test clearance.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction as directed by teacher to individuals or small groups in a variety of areas.
• Assist teacher in maintaining health and safety of students.
• Assist students with personal hygiene and toileting.
• Monitor and control student behavior per guidelines.
• Prepare students for mainstreamed classes.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Health monitoring

Behavior support

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

TB test clearance

Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a PCA/Instructional Aide for the 2026/2027 school year!

Location: Langhorne, PA

Responsibilities

Work with special needs students providing behavior and academic support and assist in implementing an effective educational programs for the students assigned by their case manager/behaviorist. Assist in providing instruction and meeting special needs which includes feeding, toileting, positioning, and monitoring health conditions of students with disabilities.

Essential Functions May Include

• Provide instruction as directed by teacher to individuals or small groups in a variety of areas including cognitive, gross and fine motor skills, feeding skills, self help skills and behavior control.
• Assist teacher in maintaining health and safety of physically handicapped students by being aware of environment and the potential hazards of each child’s actions.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, including washing hands and faces, toileting, and changing diapers and clothing as needed.
• Monitor and control student behavior in accordance with established guidelines.
• Assist other specialists with physical development activities.
• Prepare students for mainstreamed classes according to established procedures.
• Attend periodic and special training and in-services related to medical interventions and instructional program as required.
• Assist students with braces and other orthopedic equipment to lift, position, and reposition students as needed.
• Assist teacher in maintaining a variety of records related to student progress.
• Implement positive behavior intervention support policies.
• Collaborate with case workers, general education teachers, and other staff as needed.
• Assist students in social interactions. and work cooperatively with others and independently as needed.
• Perform other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

Employment Standards

• First Aid and CPR procedures
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Education, Experience And Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• First Aid Certificate including CPR
• TB test clearance.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.