Personal Care Paraprofessionals

District Wide; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkiomen Valley School District is seeking Personal Care Paraprofessionals to support students with daily living needs. These are full-time, 10-month positions with paid time off and full benefits. Starting date is immediate; certification not required but preferred.

Duties include assisting with toileting, hygiene, dressing, feeding, mobility, and helping students participate in class. Work alongside teachers and nurses to safeguard dignity, health and safety while promoting independence.

Qualifications

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work closely with teachers, school nurses, related service providers, and other staff to ensure students receive appropriate support while maintaining dignity, privacy, independence, health, and safety.

Education

High School/Trade School degree (preferred)

Job description

Personal Care Paraprofessionals

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5900323

Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 11, 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 available immediately.

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.