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

Central Bucks School District; Holicong (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bucks School District seeks a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at Holicong Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position provides direct support to a student with autism/behavioral/medical needs in the classroom, specials, lunch and recess, with duties including grooming and personal care assistance.

Exact hours are TBD; compensation is $20.84 per hour, with benefits. Employment is contingent on required personal care services under the student's IEP; new hires

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required at time of hire.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team and communicate clearly with students and staff.
• Ability to manage daily tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a student with various needs in classroom, specials, lunch and recess.
• Assist with daily activities and social interactions.
• Follow IEP goals and crisis prevention techniques as trained.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Full-time/with benefits JobID: 7484

• Position Type:
  SUPPORT STAFF/ Personal Care Assistant (PCA) (Full-time)
  
• Date Posted:
  8/7/2026
  
• Location:
  Holicong Middle
  
• Date Available:
  08/31/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  05/30/2027
  

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

LOCATION: Holicong Middle 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.