Personal Care Aide

Orleans-Niagara BOCES; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Orleans-Niagara BOCES is seeking a Personal Care Aide to support students in special education programs in Illinois. The role requires the ability to take direction, flexibility, patience, and teamwork. TCIS and de-escalation training are preferred, with physical duties up to 40 lbs and a strong emphasis on attendance.

Compensation starts at $18.25 per hour with excellent benefits. Eligible candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED; Civil Service non-competitive.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift up to 40 lbs as needed.
• Regular attendance and dependability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in programs of special education.
• Take direction, be flexible, and work collaboratively as a team member.
• Assist students with disabilities; TCIS and de-escalation training preferred.
• Assignment is subject to change.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Student support

Disability awareness

TCIS training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Teacher Aide (Personal Care Aide)
• Date Posted: 7/20/2026
• Date Available: 09/01/2026
• Closing Date: 08/03/2026

ORLEANS/NIAGARA BOCES
Personal Care Aide

Job Description: The individual will provide services in programs of special education. The individual will need the ability to take direction, be flexible, be able to exercise patience, and work collaboratively as a team member. The individual should have knowledge of or experience with students with disabilities. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) and de-escalation training is preferred. Regarding physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position, requirements may include the abilities to regularly and repetitively stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, push, pull, crawl, and kneel up to 40lbs. Regular attendance and dependability are required. Other responsibilities may be assigned. The assignment is subject to change.

Requirement: Civil Service – Non-competitiveHigh School Diploma or GED required

Salary: Anticipated starting salary range is $18.25 hour. Excellent benefits package.