Special Education Paraprofessional (Personal Care Assistant)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Details

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) supports specific students needing one-on-one help, implementing learning/behavior plans, assisting with daily tasks, maintaining records, and ensuring safety, working under teachers/principals, requiring specific post-secondary education or competency tests, and valid clearances.

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Support: Provide individualized assistance for equitable participation in the school day.
2. Behavior Management: Implement positive reinforcement and behavior support strategies as designed.
3. Instructional Assistance: Help with remediation of learning problems as directed.
4. Record Keeping: Maintain confidential student records and files.
5. Safety & Security: Monitor students and ensure their safety.
6. Equipment Use: Instruct and monitor students on using classroom materials.

Qualifications

1. Education: At least two years of post-secondary study (48 credits) or an Associate's Degree or higher.
2. Competency: Pass the state/local assessment (Special Education Credential of Competency or CAPE test).
3. Clearances: Valid PA Criminal, Child Abuse, and FBI Criminal History Background Checks.
4. Certifications: Current First Aid/CPR as assigned.
5. Professional Development: 20 hours annually related to the position.

Typical Work Environment

1. Works with a specific student or small group needing consistent support.
2. Reports to the assigned school principal.
3. Often involves daily shifts, Monday through Friday.

LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Company Description

LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.\r\nThis policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.