Extended School Year (ESY) Personal Care Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)
About The Position
The Extended School Year (ESY) Program provides continued specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities beyond the regular school year, as determined by each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). The ESY Personal Care Assistant (PCA) supports students with significant needs by assisting with daily living skills and ensuring access to the ESY program in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Under the direction of the principal and supervising teacher, the Personal Care Assistant provides general assistance to identified student(s). Typical duties include but are not limited to, supervision of students, lifting, and assistance with daily living skills, such as feeding, toileting, and general academic and behavior support.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students with disabilities preferred
- Experience supporting instruction in educational settings preferred
Responsibilities
- Support the student(s) in daily living skills in order for him/her to participate in the general/adaptive education curriculum
- Provide support for accessing transportation, OT, PT, and Speech Therapists when requested
- Prepare materials in the most time-efficient manner
- Follow the directions of the teacher and/or principal
- Use time wisely so that materials are ready when needed
- Consult with the teacher and/or principal concerning behavioral expectations
- Supervise identified student(s) in the hallways and bathrooms, on playgrounds, and at rest time in a safe, structured, and positive manner that supports the expectations of the teacher and/or administrator
- Supervise identified student(s) in non-instructional situations in the manner prescribed by the teacher and/or principal
- Use time efficiently in working with identified student(s)
- Use good judgment while in the work environment, such as when deciding whether to interrupt a lesson
- Assist the teacher and/or administrator in meeting the instructional and non-instructional needs of each child
- Performs other duties as assigned by the ESY Site Administrator and/or Site Facilitator
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
