Personal Care Assistant, Emotional Support, Elementary School, Permanent Support Staff (Anticipated)

Maureen M Welch Elementary School; Southampton Township (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Maureen M Welch Elementary School in Southampton, PA, is seeking a Personal Care Assistant for emotional support in an elementary setting. This anticipated permanent position offers full-time hours, 182 days per year, and a starting date in September 2026.

Position requires a high school diploma or GED; experience with children or individuals with disabilities is preferred. The role involves implementing health, safety, behavior, and crisis plans under certified staff supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with children or individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to implement student-specific health, safety, behavior, and crisis intervention plans under the direction of certified staff.

Skills

Child experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Personal Care Assistant, Emotional Support, Elementary School, Permanent Support Staff (Anticipated)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914845

Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position: Personal Care Assistant, Emotional Support, Elementary School, Permanent Support Staff (Anticipated)

Location: Maureen M. Welch Elementary School

Available: September, 2026

Hours/Schedule: 7.0 hours/day; 5 days/week; 182 days per year (Benefit Eligible)

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, adolescents, or individuals with disabilitiespreferred.
• Ability to implement student‑specific health, safety, behavior, and crisis intervention plans under the direction of certified staff.
• High School diploma or GED required.

REQUIRED PAPERWORK: In order to begin employment in any PA public school, all employees are required to complete mandatory paperwork. Background employment clearances must be completed within the last year to be valid and include:

• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) IndentoGo

Some additional paperwork includes Arrest/Conviction Report form, PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure (Act 168), physician’s health form and recently completed TB test.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required