School-Based Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Empower Students

Iu17; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeannette City School District in Jeannette, PA seeks a Personal Care Assistant to support a student under ESS staffing.

The role involves assisting with daily living and instructional activities, under supervision, with regular attendance required; prior credentials and clearances are required.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering ESS benefits and opportunities to contribute to student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hire.
• CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certification 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

CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certification preferred

Job description

Jeannette City School District in Jeannette, PA seeks a Personal Care Assistant to support a student under ESS staffing.

The role involves assisting with daily living and instructional activities, under supervision, with regular attendance required; prior credentials and clearances are required.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering ESS benefits and opportunities to contribute to student success.