Personal Care Paraprofessionals

District Wide; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Full benefits package (medical, Rx, 
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Job summary

Perkiomen Valley School District is seeking caring Personal Care Paraprofessionals to support students with personal care and daily living needs. These are full-time, 10-month positions offering paid time off and a full benefits package (medical, prescription, dental, and vision).

Starting immediately, hours are 8:00 am to 3:30 pm at South Elementary or Skippack Elementary. Teacher certification is not required but preferred.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Ability to provide personal care and daily living support to students.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with personal care and daily living needs (toileting, hygiene, dressing, feeding, mobility).
• Support students’ participation in educational activities alongside teachers and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, school nurses, and related service providers to ensure student safety and dignity.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Professionalism

Sound judgment

Teamwork

Education

High School/Trade School degree

Job description

Personal Care Paraprofessionals

Perkiomen Valley School District District Wide - Collegeville, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5959791

Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Perkiomen Valley School District is seeking caring, dependable, and compassionate individuals to serve as Personal Care Paraprofessionals. These are full-time, 10-month positions which include paid time off (personal and sick days) and are eligible for full benefits (medical, prescription, dental, and vision). These positions are availableimmediately.

Teacher certification is not required, however it is preferred for this position.

Building and Hours

South Elementary: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Skippack Elementary: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Purpose of Position

Personal Care Paraprofessionals provide direct support to students with personal care and daily living needs, including toileting, hygiene, dressing, feeding, mobility, and other activities of daily living, while also supporting students’ participation in the educational environment. Personal Care Paraprofessionals work closely with teachers, school nurses, related service providers, and other staff to ensure students receive appropriate support while maintaining their dignity, privacy, independence, health, and safety. The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, professionalism, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to supporting students with diverse needs.

Terms of Employment

Full-time (7.5 hours/day); 10 months

Compensation

The startinghourly rate for thess positions are $22.00 in accordance with terms of the Perkiomen Valley Educational Support Personnel Association Collective Bargaining Agreement

Position Type: Full-time 10-month

Salary: $22 to $22.75 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.