Personal Care Assistant

Milford Public Schools; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Milford Public Schools is seeking a Personal Care Assistant for Memorial Elementary School in Milford, MA. The position runs the 2026–2027 school year with hours 8:35–3:05 and pays $26 per hour.

You will support a student under the direction of certified staff, providing instructional, behavioral and personal care assistance to ensure equitable participation in class. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, preparing materials, documenting progress, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to support students and collaborate with staff.
• Respect for confidentiality and professional ethics in handling student information.
• Ability to work in inclusive settings and adapt to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal and staff in maintaining a safe and orderly school environment.
• Support instructional and tutorial strategies per IEP in collaboration with teachers.
• Assist in implementing therapy programs developed by related service providers.
• Adapt to student's mode of communication for instructional purposes.
• Collect observational and academic data for progress monitoring.
• Support safe transitions and respond to emergencies per policies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Oral and Written Communication

Job description

Personal Care Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5924717

Application Deadline: Sep 20, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 30, 2026

Job Description

Position: Personal Care Assistant

Location: Memorial Elementary School

Schedule: 2026 – 2027 School Year – Hours 8:35 – 3:05

Salary: $26.00 per hour

To Start: September 2026

A personal care assistant is a student assistant who works under the direction of a certified staff member to support and assist in providing instructional, behavioral and functional programs. They also provide personal care services to a student with disabilities who regularly require one‑on‑one assistance to maintain appropriate and equitable participation in the school setting. Such support and assistance includes:

• Handle student’s personal needs (i.e. toileting, diapering, specialized feeding, if warranted) for the purpose of providing care to the student whose primary area of concern is of medical orientation (mild‑moderate lifting may be required)
• Provide support and assistance in the use of medical equipment (i.e. augmentative communication devices; activities of daily living and monitoring of health and behavior).
• Participate in specialized training related to specific and individualized needs of the student
• Help prepare, collect and set‑up materials for student participation, following teacher direction
• Provide instructional, behavioral or physical assistance to students individually or in small groups at the direction of the teacher to reinforce and follow up instruction
• Guide independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher; check notebooks, supervise testing and make‑up work as assigned by teacher
• Maintain daily activity logs for assigned student
• Alert teacher(s) to any problem or information regarding the student
• Serve as the primary source of information for your assigned student to help substitute teachers
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of all educators
• One‑on‑one review of material taught by certified staff
• Implementation of positive behavior support plans
• Services may be provided in an inclusion or pull‑out setting as recommended in the student’s IEP

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal and all school staff in maintaining a safe and orderly school environment
• Assist the special education and regular education teachers in the delivery of appropriate instructional and tutorial strategies as per the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Assist in the implementation of therapy programs developed by all related service providers
• Adapt to the student’s mode of communication as necessary for instructional purposes
• Collect observational and academic data for the purpose of progress monitoring
• Assist student’s safe transitions to/from locations and environments within and around the school
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations as per standing orders and other policies and procedures
• Perform other tasks within the expectation of this job category and/or assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the Principal or Director of Special Education

Competencies

Interpersonal Skills:

• Display a positive role model for students at all times
• Maintain confidentiality
• Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
• Open to the views of others
• Work well with others

Oral and Written Communication Skills:

• Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations
• Listens and solicits clarification
• Responds appropriately to questions

Personal Competencies:

• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Treats people with respect
• Works ethically and with integrity
• Uses time efficiently
• Approaches others in a tactful manner
• Deal courteously and tactfully with all district personnel, students, and the public
• Develop effective working relationships with students, staff and school community
• Reacts well under pressure
• Follows instructions and responds to supervisory direction

Dependability:

• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Consistently at work and on time

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $26 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Student Services > Pupil Personnel Worker

Welcome to Memorial Elementary School

Memorial School values the individual learner while fostering respect and cooperation within a safe and diverse environment. We encourage a collaborative partnership with staff, students, parents and community to support our students in their personal, academic and social growth.A Core Value is a central belief deeply understood and shared by every member of the organization. Core values guide the action of everyone in the organization; they focus its energy and are the anchor point for all its plans. It is the goal of Memorial Elementary School to make sure that:

All students will demonstrate good Social Skills by:Being courteous and respectful of the rights and property of others;Being responsible for one’s own actions and behaviors;Accepting and valuing differences.

All students will strive to become Active Learners by:Mastering learning skills and basic subject matter;Being challenged to strive for personal and academic excellence;Understanding that learning requires commitment and effort;Being capable of critical thinking and problem solving;Demonstrating an interest in learning.

All students will develop Self‑Esteem and Self‑Confidence by:Exhibiting a healthy self‑image;Cultivating good friendship skills;Learning basic decision‑making skills;Thinking and acting independently despite peer influences;Taking risks.

All students will see themselves as productive Family and Community Members by:Understanding responsibility at home, in school and within the community;Acting respectfully and responsibly toward their environment;Taking pride in their role as a family member and student;Showing compassion and kindness towards others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Milford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Burns , Principal
• 12 Walnut Street
• Milford, Massachusetts 01757
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]