Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Position Type:
Student Support Staff-Classified/PCA-Personal Care Assistant

Date Posted:
8/20/2026

Location:
Meadow Ridge Elementary
Position Name: Personal Care Assistant
Classification: Classified
Salary Level: $19.78 - $24.33 (25/26 rate)
Location: Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Reports to: Building Principal
Shift: 7.5 hours per day
Work Calendar: 181 days, 9 month Specialized Classroom, Elementary

Position Overview: The primary purpose of this position is to assist an individual student or group of students who are severely impaired and/or medically fragile which necessitates an increased level of supervision and training as determined by the district. Emphasis will be on carrying out specific student plans and protocols under the direct supervision of a teacher. In this position, personal care is primary and academic assistance is secondary.


Please Note: This is a brief description/summary of the position. Please see attached to view the full job description.

Greater Albany Public Schools (GAPS) mission is "Building Bridges to Lifelong Learning and Brighter Futures." We strive to realize that mission for every child and adult, every day. Because of our commitment to that mission, GAPS is a great place to work and live.

An easy drive to Eugene, Corvallis, and Salem, and less than ninety minutes from Portland, Albany offers a small town quality feel near urban amenities, magnificent natural resources, and the state's two major public universities (University of Oregon and Oregon State University). Residents enjoy easy access to the pacific coastline beaches, hiking and biking trails along the coastal mountain range, snowboard and skiing opportunities in the mountains to our east, and in its backyard the natural splendor of the Willamette Valley with its roving hills and wineries.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity:
We believe that diversity is a strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

Greater Albany Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, parental or marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. For inquiries regarding discrimination: Jana Pierce, Human Resources Administrator and Title IX Coordinator: View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity:

We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

El Distrito Escolar de Albany no discrimina en base a la edad, nacionalidad, color, discapacidad, expresion de g nero, identidad de genero, origen nacional, situacion de los padres o de su estado civil, raza, religion, sexo u orientacion sexual en sus programas y actividades. Por favor comuniquese con Jana Pierce- Administradora de Recursos Humanos y Coordinadora de Titulo IX, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io si tiene preguntas relacionadas con la discriminacion.

Politica Antidiscriminacion y Compromiso con la Diversidad:

Creemos que la diversidad es fuerza y estamos comprometidos a mantener una red inclusiva y multicultural. Somos un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y damos la bienvenida a todos los solicitantes calificados.

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Attachment(s):

• Personal Care Assistant, 10-7-25.pdf