Special Education Personal Care Aide

Sylvania; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley School District is seeking a Special Education Personal Care Aide for River Valley Middle High School. The role supports a student with significant needs, assisting in reading, writing, and mathematics readiness, and providing personal care as required.

The position emphasizes on-site attendance, teamwork with teachers and staff, and flexible scheduling to meet the school day requirements. Prior experience in a school setting and a dependable attendance record are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or an associate degree preferred.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics as appropriate.
• Basic understanding of the educational process and how knowledge is applied.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support to an assigned student throughout the school day under teacher direction.
• Accompany and support the student in classrooms, transitions, lunch, PE, arrival and dismissal.
• Assist the student in participating in educational activities and classroom routines.
• Support student safety and participation throughout the school day.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow medical protocols under appropriate supervision.

Job description

RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

Position: Special Education Personal Care Aide

180 Work Days

Location: River Valley Middle High School

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

A. Completed two (2) years study at an institution of higher education; OR

B. Obtained at least an associate degree; OR

C. Met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through formal State or local academic assessment knowledge and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness as appropriate.

• Has a basic understanding of the educational process and the application of knowledge to assist students.
• Has the ability to relate to students, parents, teachers, and members of the community.
• Has the ability to follow directions, implement plans, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Has the ability to work as a team member.
• Demonstrates a good work ethic and has high standards for work performance.
• Is dependable and maintains a good attendance record.
• Has a flexible schedule to accommodate the hours needed within the day.
• Is willing and able to provide personal care and individual support to a student with significant needs.
• Reliable, regular, and punctual on-site attendance is required to perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of a Personal Care Aide.

Preferred

• Has experience working in a school setting.
• Has the experience supervising students and being responsible for their safety.
• Has experience working with school-age children.
• Has experience working with students with cognitive impairments or other significant special education needs.
• Has experience providing one-to-one student support or personal care.

Responsibilities

• Effectively participate in meetings, staffing and other required district and building activities as appropriate.
• Provide individual support to an assigned student throughout the school day under the direction of the teacher.
• Accompany and support the student in classrooms, during transitions, lunch, physical education, arrival and dismissal, and other school activities.
• Assist the student in participating in educational activities and classroom routines as directed by the teacher.
• Provide supervision and assistance necessary to support the student's safety and participation throughout the school day.
• Support appropriate student behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board Policy, established plans, and staff direction.
• Assist the student in meeting self-help, health, and personal care needs, including toileting, hygiene, feeding, mobility, and other daily living needs as required.
• Assist teachers in preparing materials, record keeping, and data collection relative to student progress.
• Reinforce teacher-directed skills and activities with the student as appropriate.
• Participate in special instructional activities to meet program and student needs, including loading/unloading buses, physical education, lunch, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities.
• Understand and be aware of medical needs of the student and follow established medical protocols under the supervision of appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow established policies and procedures regarding student medical concerns, safety, student rights, emergency/disaster plans, and other applicable requirements.
• Assist the student in transitioning between programs, classrooms, and school activities.

Date of Posting: August 31, 2026 Deadline Date: Until filled