PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT - ELEMENTARY - Emotional Support

To Be Determined; Perkasie (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennridge School District is hiring a Personal Care Assistant for Elementary Emotional Support in Perkasie, PA. Start date is immediate, with 10-month calendar and a pension-included wage schedule under PESPA.

The role focuses on assisting students with diverse needs, implementing IEP-based supports, and collaborating with classroom staff to enable access to curriculum and activities. Clearances and health forms are required.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania State Credential of Competency required.
• 2-year Associate Degree; 4-year degree preferred.
• Clearances and health requirements must be current as specified (Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, PDE 6004).

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing specially designed instruction per IEP.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt materials for the student.
• Observe and record student data; report to IEP team.
• Assist in implementing positive behavior supports and CPI if needed.
• Provide physical, personal self-care support and escorting as required.
• Attend IEP meetings and communicate with staff about progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Follow directions

Student support for disabilities

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s preferred

Job description

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT - ELEMENTARY - Emotional Support

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Job Details

Job ID: 5979659

Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Personal Care Assistant - Elementary Emotional Support

REPORTS TO AND IS EVALUATED BY: Supervisor of Special Education; Building Principal; Director of Student Services

AVAILABLE: ASAP

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time Bargaining Unit Position; 10-Month Work Year/Student Days; Non-Exempt. 60-day probationary period applies for performance and benefits. Hourly rate of pay in accordance with PESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

DESCRIPTION: Pennridge School District seeks dedicated and compassionate individuals to provide direct support to students with physical, behavioral, academic, emotional, and/or medical needs.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: Assist student with meeting academic and/or behavioral goals. Assist student with any supports/modifications needed to access facilities and curriculum, including physical support and adapting teaching materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with Implementing specially designed instruction during teacher-directed lessons as developed by the Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) team.
• Collaborate with classroom teacher to adapt classroom materials as necessary to support the educational program of the identified student.
• Observe and record student data as required and share this information with appropriate staff as determined by the IEP.
• Assist in implementing individualized positive behavior support(s) for identified student when necessary.
• Assist in technology applications for the identified student.
• Assist in the physical, personal self-care and self-help needs of identified student when required.
• Escort student as needed.
• Assist professional staff in emergency situations as necessary including fire drills.
• Attend IEP and staff meetings for the identified student at the request of staff.
• Provide support services as required by the student in a positive manner.
• Demonstrate flexibility in the carrying out of duties.
• Demonstrate student confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
• Complete all required forms for implementation of Project ACCESS, when applicable, as guided by the Pupil Services Department.
• Provides individual and small group instructional assistance to children as directed by the teacher or supervisor.
• Assists in the supervision of students.
• Utilization of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques/strategies (including possible restraint as a last resort) with students who require such in their IEP. Training will be provided via Pennridge School District.
• Communicate regularly with teachers, administrators, and other support staff regarding students’ progress and challenges.
• Refrains from discussing matters involving students and co-workers inappropriately.
• Performs other duties as directed by teachers or supervisors.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Pennsylvania State Credential of Competency.
• 2-year Associate Degree, 4-year degree preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUISITE SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate effectively with student(s) with a wide range of specific learning, physical and emotional disabilities.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in working closely with the assigned student(s).
• Ability to understand and follow directions and to implement instructional strategies under the supervision of a teacher.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Clearances must have been done within 12 months and the TB must be less than 90 days old upon hiring.

• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114)
• School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)
• PDE 6004 Form (Act 24)
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)

ADA COMPLIANCE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Choose one of the following.)

SEDENTARY LIGHT WORK X MEDIUM WORK HEAVY WORK VERY HEAVY WORK

SEDENTARY: involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

LIGHT WORK: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

MEDIUM WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 35 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

HEAVY WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 75 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

VERY HEAVY WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

EOE

Position Type: Full-Time 10-month

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required