Special Education Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

Denton Independent School District•Corinth, TX

About The Position

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA), under the supervision of the classroom teacher, provides direct care and support to one or more children with disabilities to accommodate full implementation of their individual education plans (IEPs). Support may include orientation, mobility, walking, eating, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, communicating, focusing, cueing, redirecting, staying on task, behavioral change and control, accessing instructional settings and opportunities, and other areas of daily living that support each student's IEP. The PCA shares time across assigned students to provide equal support. When no assigned student immediately needs support, the PCA performs or seeks other assigned special education duties, which may include copying, scoring, filing, and data collection. The role requires maintaining student confidentiality, recording student data, providing required personal care services, following instructions from teachers and administrative personnel, attending required trainings and meetings, communicating concerns or training needs to the PCA Coordinator, and entering Medicaid billings at least monthly. The position may involve physical assistance, including lifting and positioning students, supporting nonambulatory students, and using CPI techniques when trained and required. This is a nonexempt position with 187 duty days per year and a minimum hourly rate of $15.55. The position reports to the Campus Principal and Executive Director of Special Education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities.
Ability and willingness to accept guidance and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to provide rewards and incentives to students.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Attend all required staff development training.
Ability to demonstrate reliability and consistency.
Ability to use technology and complete eSHARS billings.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct personal care and support to assigned students with disabilities in accordance with their IEPs.
Share time across assigned students to provide equal support.
When students do not immediately need care, actively seek and perform other assigned special education duties, such as copying, scoring, filing, and data collection.
Demonstrate ethical and professional decision-making and maintain student confidentiality.
Gain knowledge of students and record data regarding them.
Demonstrate skill and consistency in job performance.
Follow instructions provided by teachers and other administrative personnel.
Attend required Department of Special Education trainings and meetings.
Inform the PCA Coordinator of concerns or training needs.
Enter Medicaid billings at least monthly.
Attend CPI training upon request from the PCA Coordinator.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Participate in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department of Special Education.