Personal Care Assistant

Capital Area Intermediate Unit; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Area Intermediate Unit is seeking a paraprofessional to support students under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role involves assisting with instructional activities, classroom management, and daily care, with duties including behavior support, confidentiality, and collaborative work with staff.

The position follows a 26/27 school year schedule (190 days/year) and salary based on the CAIU Collective Bargaining Agreement, with two pay levels corresponding to the stated

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; 48 college credits or Associates Degree or 5 years of classroom support as alternative qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Works with the teacher as a team member in the educational and social development of the assigned student.
• Assists the teacher in developing and maintaining a positive environment.
• Acts as a positive social and emotional model for the student.
• Performs instructional activities and monitors the results of those activities under the teacher's direction.
• Assists the teacher upon request in the management of the student’s behavior in accordance with established disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Performs CPR, First Aid, and/or proper child restraint techniques as needed.
• Provides input to the teacher regarding progress, behavior, and needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and follows CAIU policies.
• Assists in meeting personal care needs and helps students in moving between locations.
• Performs clerical and housekeeping duties as required.
• Supports teacher authority while fostering good paraprofessional-teacher relationships.
• Works to build positive relationships with internal and external staff.
• Provides coverage under supervision of a certified professional teacher and monitors recess/lunch as needed.
• Assists in material prep, bulletin boards and displays.
• Adheres to schedule and attendance; complies with laws and regulations.

Education

HS Diploma

48 college credits

Associates Degree

Job description

Salary: This paraprofessional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule - HS Diploma: $28,880 (daily rate $152.00) or High School plus 48 college credits OR Associates Degree OR 5 years of classroom support: $31,160 (daily rate $164.00) for the 26/27 SY

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year

Job Goal: To support the professional staff in meeting the needs of student to whom the Employee is assigned.

Performance Responsibilities

• Works with the teacher as a team member in the educational and social development of the assigned student.
• Assists the teacher in developing and maintaining a positive environment.
• Acts as a positive social and emotional model for the student.
• Performs instructional activities and monitors the results of those activities under the teacher's direction.
• Assists the teacher upon request in the management of the student’s behavior in accordance with established disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Performs CPR, First Aid, and/or proper child restraint techniques as needed.
• Provides input to the teacher regarding relevant information on the student’s academic progress, behavioral change, physical needs and other areas as appropriate.
• Follows all established CAIU policies and administrative procedures.
• Completes the School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) daily or weekly logs, if the assigned student is eligible, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attends and participates in training for the School-Based ACCESS Program and SBAP paperwork.
• Maintains confidentiality by refraining from discussion of student progress and problems as required in the CAIU Policy on Confidentiality of Information (FERPA).
• Assists in meeting the student's personal care needs as directed.
• Assists the assigned student to and from vehicles and other parts of the building, and/or off-site experiences, all of which may include lifting.
• Performs clerical and housekeeping duties as required.
• Assumes responsibility for fostering a good educational paraprofessional to teacher working relationship, but in no case supersedes the teacher's authority to manage all aspects of the instructional program.
• Works to create, maintain and build positive working relationships with internal and external (district, community, agency) staff.
• Provides coverage, under the supervision of a certified professional teacher, and monitors recess, lunch, etc., as needed.
• Participates in preparation of materials, bulletin boards, and other displays.
• Follows assigned schedule including attendance, start and end times, and overall punctuality.
• Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, particularly as they relate to the Pennsylvania School Code.
• Attends in-services, training, and meetings as directed.
• Serves on any CAIU team as directed.
• Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.