School-Based PCA: Student Support - $119/Day

Iu17; Bethel Park (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS is seeking a Personal Care Assistant in Bethel Park, PA to support one student with instructional and non-instructional activities under supervision of certified staff. The PCA role focuses on self-sufficiency, activities of daily living, and creating a supportive learning environment; regular attendance is required, and duties vary by program.

This permanent position offers starting pay of $119 per day and opportunities to work within the IU Pathfinder School in Allegheny County.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire
• Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment
• Child Abuse Clearance for employment
• FBI Fingerprinting
• School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification
• Act 126/Mandated Reporter training
• CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for a child with physical disabilities
• Assume duties of a personal care nature which will allow the child to participate to the maximum extent in the least restrictive environment
• Encourage, support, and educate the student by assisting in the performance of activities of daily living necessary for his/her comfort, well-being, and integrity
• Assist student in managing and maintaining his/her environment to meet his/her special physical and psychological needs
• Monitor the incidence and prevalence of selected health problems
• Monitor psycho-social adjustment to medical conditions
• Assist teacher or student to arrange the environment of the classroom to best meet the student's needs
• Attend training sessions, in-services, workshops, and/or meetings, if requested
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESS
• Understand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire

Pennsylvania State Police Clearance for employment

Child Abuse Clearance for employment

FBI Fingerprinting

School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test

Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification

Act 126/Mandated Reporter training

CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferred

Job description

ESS is seeking a Personal Care Assistant in Bethel Park, PA to support one student with instructional and non-instructional activities under supervision of certified staff. The PCA role focuses on self-sufficiency, activities of daily living, and creating a supportive learning environment; regular attendance is required, and duties vary by program.

This permanent position offers starting pay of $119 per day and opportunities to work within the IU Pathfinder School in Allegheny County.