R 3453 Personal Care Teacher Assistant LTS - SPED

Enoch Cobb Early Learning Center; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNSTABLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Barnstable, MA is seeking a Special Education Personal Care Teacher Assistant (PCTA) for a 12-week long term substitute position at the Enoch Cobb Early Learning Center. The role supports students with disabilities, reinforces instruction, and implements behavior plans under supervision.

Qualifications include at least one year of college (two preferred) and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with responsibilities including collaboration with teachers and health

Qualifications

• One year of college required; two years of college preferred.
• Physical condition to manage behavior and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Interest in and exposure to students with disabilities.
• Basic understanding of child growth and development.
• Alternatives to qualifications may be acceptable as determined by administration.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Implement student behavior plans.
• Monitor health concerns and assist in collaboration with teacher and nurse.
• Assist with toileting/personal care when necessary.
• Assist with collecting, maintaining, and organizing data and portfolios.
• Assist student organization of desk, homework, and materials.
• Assist special education teacher with implementation of student academic plans.
• Consult daily with teachers and other service providers when applicable.
• Facilitate student social interaction and inclusion in the general education setting as per IEP.

Education

One year of college

Two years of college preferred

Job description

R 3453 Personal Care Teacher Assistant LTS - SPED

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917837

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BARNSTABLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HYANNIS, MA 02601

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a Long Term Substitute Position for approximately 12 weeks

POSITION: Special Education Personal Care Teacher Assistant (PCTA)

JOB GOAL: To assist school staff in meeting individualized student and program needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of college required; two years of college preferred.
• Physical condition so as to be able to manage behavior/physically challenged students; must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Interest in and exposure with students with disabilities.
• Basic understanding of child growth and development.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal or Director of Special Education/Designee may find appropriate or acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

THIS POSITION IS INDIVIDUALIZED DUE TO UNIQUE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND PROGRAMS. DIRECTION OF THE PCTA IS PROVIDED BY THE SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR OR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER.

• Demonstrate ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Current restraint program certification.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Implement student behavior plans.
• Awareness of identified student health concerns, monitor/assist as appropriate in collaboration with teacher and nurse.
• Toileting/personal care/hygiene, when necessary.
• Awareness of student-assistance protocol.
• Assist with collecting, maintaining, and organizing data and portfolios, and/or work samples of student(s).
• Assist student(s) with organization of desk, homework, class work and materials.
• Assist special education teacher with implementation of student academic plans.
• When applicable, consult daily with teachers and other service providers.
• Facilitate student(s) social interaction.
• Support student(s) inclusion in the general education setting as consistent with student’s IEP.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Director of Special Education.

JOB ENVIRONMENT: PreK-12 School

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Include frequent standing, walking, stooping, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds; and possible exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases, depending on specific assignment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Contract

SALARY: Per Contract

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.

Revised June 2024

Position Type: Full Time - Hourly

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Vanessa C. Beauchaine, Ed.D. , Executive Director of Special Education
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone] X1740
• Email: [e-mail]