Personal Care Assistant

Donegal School District; Mount Joy Township (PA); On-site; USD 16,479 - 23,470; Full time

Job summary

Donegal School District is seeking a full-time Personal Care Assistant (PCA) for the Donegal Intermediate School. This position is essential for providing support and assistance to an exceptional student as determined by an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Responsibilities include monitoring the student’s behavior, performing clerical duties, and maintaining confidentiality while working collaboratively with staff members.

Ideal candidates must possess a high school diploma and exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, patience, and an understanding of child development.

Qualifications

• Understanding of school processes and procedures.
• Ability to interact positively with exceptional students.
• Skills in documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist a student as per the IEP.
• Monitor and assist with indoor and outdoor activities.
• Perform assigned clerical duties related to the student.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Understanding of child development

Patience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

DONEGAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

• Role: Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Learning Support

• Building: Donegal Intermediate School (DIS) (Assignment may change)

• Start Date: August 25, 2025

• Schedule: 10-month support staff

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 6.25 hours per day (8:45 AM – 3:30 PM)

• Status: Full-time, with benefits
• Pay Rate: $14.50

• Note: Follows the student school schedule

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE

This position is responsible for support and assistance to a particular student as determined by an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Carries out teacher’s directions with respect to support for student.

2. Monitors and assists the individual exceptional student as required by the IEP.

3. Performs clerical duties as assigned related to the needs of the student.

4. Monitors the student’s behavior during indoor and outdoor activities.

5. Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Principal.

6. Maintains an optimum relationship with other staff members by being courteous and always mindful of the importance of confidentiality.

7. Participates in, documents and submits annual staff development, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, to the Director of Special Education and Pupil Services.

8. Completes log entries and submits, according to the provided timelines, Student Medical Assistance logs.

9. Checks email and responds daily.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Marginal Functions will vary with the specific assignment and depend on the particular position function for which the person is responsible.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

This position accomplishes most of its tasks through standardized operating procedures. Internal contacts include the teachers, students and the district office employees. The external contacts include parents and the general public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an understanding of the processes and procedures of a school. A High School diploma or the equivalent is required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Must have excellent interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy at all times. Confidentiality is essential. Must have the ability to listen, be patient and interact with students and have an understanding of child development.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL

• Physical - Sit: 80%; walk/stand 20%
• Lifting: May lift up to 60 lbs.
• Vision: Normal
• Mental - Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze; written and verbal communications.
• Environment: Normal classroom environment.