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Centerville Elementary in Barnstable, Massachusetts is seeking a Part-Time Personal Care Teacher Assistant (PCTA). The role supports the teacher by working with students or small groups to reinforce instruction and maintain student wellbeing.
The position requires at least one year of college and offers opportunities to assist with behavior plans and data portfolios, with collaborations involving the teacher and school nurse. Immediate starting date and part-time hours are expected.
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Job ID: 5921258
Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
POSITION: Personal Care Teacher Assistant (PCTA)
JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in achieving educational objectives by
working with individual students or small groups to help them
achieve the standards of instruction.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. One year of college required; two years of college preferred.
2. Physical condition so as to be able to manage
behavior/physically challenged students; must have the ability
to lift 50 pounds.
3. Basic understanding of child growth and development.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal
may find appropriate or acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Demonstrate ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality of
student information.
2. Current restraint program certification.
3. Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce
learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
4. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work
set up and assigned by the teacher.
5. Implement student behavior plans.
6. Awareness of identified student health concerns, monitor/assist
as appropriate in collaboration with teacher and nurse.
7. Toileting/personal care/hygiene, when necessary.
8. Awareness of student-assistance protocol.
9. Assist with collecting, maintaining, and organizing data and
portfolios, and/or work samples of student(s).
10. Assist student(s) with organization of desk, homework, class
work and materials.
11. When applicable, consult daily with teachers and other service
providers.
12. Facilitate student(s) social interaction.
13. Other duties as assigned by the teacher or Principal.
JOB ENVIRONMENT: K-12 School
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Include frequent standing, walking, stooping, climbing,
Position Type: Full-Time
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