Job Title: PCA/Paraeducator

Location: Devon, PA 19333

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm (30 minute unpaid break)

Type: Ongoing Contract (W2, Weekly Pay, Benefits Available)

Responsibilities:

• Work with special needs student in a elementary school, providing behavior and academic support and assist in implementing an effective educational programs for the students assigned by their case manager/behaviorist.
• Assist in providing instruction and meeting special needs which includes feeding, toileting, positioning, and monitoring health conditions of students with disabilities.
• Provide instruction as directed by teacher to individuals or small groups in a variety of areas including cognitive, gross and fine motor skills, feeding skills, self help skills and behavior control.
• Assist teacher in maintaining health and safety of physically handicapped students by being aware of environment and the potential hazards of each child’s actions.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, including washing hands and faces, toileting, and changing diapers and clothing as needed.
• Monitor and control student behavior in accordance with established guidelines.
• Assist other specialists with physical development activities.
• Prepare students for mainstreamed classes according to established procedures.
• Attend periodic and special training and in-services related to medical interventions and instructional program as required.
• Assist students with braces and other orthopedic equipment to lift, position, and reposition students as needed.
• Assist teacher in maintaining a variety of records related to student progress
• Implement positive behavior intervention support policies.
• Collaborate with case workers, general education teachers, and other staff as needed.
• Assist students in social interactions.
• Work cooperatively with others and independently as needed.
• Perform other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High School graduate, GED or equivalent
• Must have experience with children
• Must be comfortable with feeding and toileting
• Must have own mode of transportation
• First Aid Certificate including CPR (just needs to obtain before start date)

Make a positive impact on students' lives by joining our team as a Personal Care Assistant—apply now and help shape their brighter futures!