Special Education Personal Care Attendant

Denton Independent School District•Little Elm, TX

19h

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 the students' individual education plans. The PCA's care and support for students may be in the areas of orientation, mobility, walking, eating, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, communicating, focusing, cuing, redirecting, staying on task, behavioral change and control, accessing instructional settings and opportunities, or in any other area of daily living that supports each student's IEP. The Personal Care Attendant will share their time across assigned students in a manner that provides equal support for each student. In the situation where no assigned student is in immediate need of support, the PCA will conduct other special education duties, as have been previously assigned or to be assigned. These special education duties may include such things as copying, scoring, filing, data collecting, as well as other duties. When a student is not in immediate need of care and support, the PCA is responsible for actively seeking those assignments from designated special education personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities
Ability/willingness to accept guidance and follow verbal and written instruction
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
Ability to provide rewards/incentives to students
Ability to work effectively with others
Attends 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

Instructional Support
Demonstrate ethical and professional decision-making.
Maintain student confidentiality.
Gain knowledge and record data regarding students.
Demonstrate skill and consistency in job performance.
Provide all required direct personal care services and support to assigned students.
Follow the instructions provided by teachers and other administrative personnel.
Attend required Department of Special Education trainings and meetings.
Inform the PCA Coordinator of concerns or any training needs.
Enter Medicaid billings at least monthly.
Attend CPI training upon request from PCA Coordinator.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department of Special Education.
Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.