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

Central Bucks School District; Jamison (PA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bucks School District in Jamison seeks a dedicated Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support a student with diverse needs in a one-to-one setting. The role is full-time with benefits and requires reliability, patience and teamwork.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, academics, and social interactions within the classroom and school environment, following the IEP and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent required at time of hire.
• Must work as a team member, communicate effectively with students and adults, and be a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a student with needs in the classroom, specials, lunch and recess.
• Assist with daily activities, academics and social interactions as part of the IEP.
• Follow crisis prevention procedures as needed and support the student’s classroom routines.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Positive role model

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Full-time/with benefits JobID: 8012

Details

• Position Type: SUPPORT STAFF/ Personal Care Assistant (PCA) (Full-time)
• Date Posted: 10/29/2026
• Date Available: 11/5/2026
• Closing Date: 05/30/2027

POSITION

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

LOCATION

Jamison Elementary School
(Location Subject to Change)

AVAILABLE

November 5, 2026/TBD

COMPENSATION

$20.84* p/hr

HOURS

Full-time/10-months/Student days only 8:05 am - 3:25 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break

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.

*The district reserves the right to close this posting after seven (7) calendardays should asuitable applicantbe found.

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