PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT - Life Skills Support

To Be Determined; Perkasie (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennridge School District in Perkasie, PA is seeking a Personal Care Assistant - Life Skills Support. The role provides direct student assistance to help access curriculum and facilities, including physical support and adaptive materials.

Eligible candidates must meet state credential requirements and pass clearances. The position is full-time (10-month) with a 60-day probationary period and a salary in accordance with the PESPA collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to relate to students with varying disabilities.
• Clear communication and good judgment when coordinating with teachers and staff.
• Ability to follow directions and implement instructional strategies under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing specially designed instruction per IEP team.
• Complete forms for Project ACCESS per Pupil Services guidance.
• Communicate progress with teachers, administrators, and other staff.
• Observe and record student data and share with IEP team.
• Attend IEP and staff meetings for the identified student as requested.
• Assist in physical, personal self-care and self-help needs of identified student when required.
• Support staff during supervision, small group instruction, and emergency drills.
• Assist in range-of-motion and stretching activities when directed by OT/PT/doctor.
• Apply CPI techniques as needed; training provided by district.
• Maintain student confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Follow directions

Education

Pennsylvania State Credential of Competency

Job description

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT - Life Skills Support

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Personal Care Assistant - Life Skills Support

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

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. Salary in accordance with PESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

ANTICIPATED START DATE:ASAP

HOURS:8:15 AM - 3:35 PM

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, classroom materials, and positive behavior supports during teacher-directed lessons as developed by the Individualized Education Program(“IEP”) team.
• Complete all required forms for implementation of Project ACCESS, when applicable, as guided by the Pupil Services Department.
• Communicate regularly with teachers, administrators, and other support staff regarding students’ progress and challenges.
• Observe and record student data as required and share this information with appropriate staff as determined by the IEP.
• Attend IEP and staff meetings for the identified student at the request of staff.
• Assist in the physical, personal self-care and self-help needs (feeding, toileting, changing diapers, weight transfers, etc.) of identified student when required.
• Assist professional staff in student supervision, small group instructional assistance, and emergency situations as necessary including fire drills.
• Employee may be required, at the direction of OT (Occupational Therapist), PT (Physical Therapist) or medical doctor, to assist student with range-of-motion and stretching activities.
• 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.
• Demonstrate student confidentiality and refrain from discussing matters involving students and co-workers inappropriately in all aspects of the position.
• Assume other duties as assigned by Supervisor of Special Education, Building Principal, and/or Director of Student Services.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Pennsylvania State Credential of Competency.

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 PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS: Clearances and Physical must be within 12 months and TB must be within 90 days of hire.

• PA State Police Clearance (ACT34)
• PA Child Abuse Clearance (ACT 151)
• PDE 6004 Form (ACT 24)
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Forms(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: 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

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Position Type: Full-Time 10-month
Salary: $21.70 Per Hour

Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

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