Student Support & Personal Care Aide

Manassas Park City Schools; Cougar (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Manassas Park City Schools seeks a Personal Care Assistant to provide one-to-one support for students with disabilities at Cougar Elementary School. Under the supervision of a Special Education teacher and building principal, you will help with daily living skills, health and behavior support, and personal care tasks.

This non-exempt role requires a high school diploma, completion of the ParaPro course within 30 days, and the ability to work with diverse learners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Experience in supporting people with disabilities or medical needs preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Must complete ParaPro Course within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain a qualifying score on the ParaPathways Assessment within 30 days of hire.
• Always displays a positive role model for students.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Ability to speak clearly and write effectively.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.

Responsibilities

• Delivers educational interventions designed by Special Education teachers to help students meet educational, academic, life skills, behavioral, physical, social, and emotional goals.
• Assists teachers with Special Education students to enable learning with minimal disruptions to other students.
• Assists students with basic dress and grooming self-care.
• Administers medications as trained, assigned, and directed.
• Attends to the physical needs of students, including handling equipment and mobility needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Diversity awareness

Positive role model

Punctuality

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

ParaPro Course within 30 days

ParaPathways Assessment within 30 days

Job description

Manassas Park City Schools seeks a Personal Care Assistant to provide one-to-one support for students with disabilities at Cougar Elementary School. Under the supervision of a Special Education teacher and building principal, you will help with daily living skills, health and behavior support, and personal care tasks.

This non-exempt role requires a high school diploma, completion of the ParaPro course within 30 days, and the ability to work with diverse learners.