Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Full-time/with benefits

Central Bucks School District; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bucks School District is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) for Cold Spring Elementary for the 2026/2027 school year. This full-time position includes benefits and serves students with diverse needs in classrooms and common areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, teamwork, strong communication, and a positive example for students. Hours are full-time over a 10-month school year, with exact hours to be determined.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED at time of hire (minimum).
• Ability to work as a team member and communicate effectively with students and adults.
• Be a positive role model for students and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a student with autism, emotional/behavioral/medical/academic needs in class, specials, lunch and recess.
• Assist with daily activities, academic and social participation.
• May receive a $1.25 per hour addition when toileting support is required; act according to IEP and safety protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Positive role model

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Full-time/with benefits JobID: 7716

• Position Type: SUPPORT STAFF/ Personal Care Assistant (PCA) (Full-time)
• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: Cold Spring Elementary
• Date Available: 08/31/2026
• Closing Date: 05/30/2027

POSITION

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Full-time/with benefits

LOCATION

Cold Spring Elementary School (Location Subject to Change)

AVAILABLE

2026/2027 School Year

COMPENSATION

$20.84* p/hr

HOURS

Full-time/10-months/Student days only Exact hours TBD

DESCRIPTION

Duties include working one-to-one with a student with one or more of the following needs: autism/emotional/behavioral needs/intellectual disability/medical needs/physical needs/grooming and personal care needs/academic needs/organizational and impulsivity needs, in the classroom, specials, lunch and recess. Assist student with daily activities, both academic and social.

*If student toileting is required, additional $1.25 per hour will be added to base pay.

Employment contingent upon personal care services being required for the student's individualized educational program.

Utilization of crisis prevention techniques/strategies (including possible restraint as a last resort) with students who require such in their IEP. Training will be provided via CBSD.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/Transcripts or GED equivalent required at time of hire (the minimum). Must work as a team member, exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks, effectively communicate with both students and adults and be a positive role model for students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

to work in a classroom environment for extended periods of time including but not limited to sitting, standing, bending, reaching, walking, talking, hearing, climbing stairs and occasional lifting, up to 20 lbs.

All employment is provisional for 90 days as required by ACT 168 of 2014, enacted December 22, 2014. IF YOU ARE A NEW HIRE WITH CBSD, you must complete the ACT 168 INQUIRY FORM which is included in the New Hire Checklist. See details and instructions on the Inquiry Form.