Personal Care Assistant

The Stepping Stones Group
Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Personal Care Assistant (PCA) | Full-Time | K-12 Special Education | Anticipated Openings

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting students and helping them take part fully in the school day? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to provide the individualized support students need to stay safe, build confidence, and join in school activities.

We are building a pool of qualified candidates for anticipated full-time openings . Start dates are tentative and depend on district needs, so we'll confirm timing with you before any assignment begins.

You’ll work closely with teachers, special education staff, and school teams to support students who need personal care, behavioral, academic, or emotional support. Assignments may be 1:1 , 2:1 , or classroom support.

• Pay: $20-$21 perhour
• Schedule:Monday-Friday, full-time , 32.5hours per week (6.5hours per day plus a30-minute unpaidbreak), within a 7:15AM-3:30 PM window, no evenings or overnights
• Setting:Onsite, K-12 , 1:1 , 2:1 , and classroom support in general education and special education settings
• Sites:Possible support at1-3 school sites
• Start date: Tentative, expected in late fall 2026, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (early June)
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

WhatYou'll Do

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 student support throughout theschool day, andsupport the classroomas needed
• Assistwith personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) ,including feeding , toileting , diapering , and mobility assistance
• Provide behavioral support and interventionusing positivereinforcement andsafety procedures
• Provide emotionalsupport and general academic support , includinghelp with assignments
• Collect anddocument data asdirected by theteacher and schoolteam
• Supportstudent participationin classroominstruction andschool activities
• Assist studentsduring arrival,dismissal,transitions, lunch,and recess asassigned
• Follow IEP accommodations, careplans, and behaviorplans as directed
• Monitor studentsafety and well-beingthroughout the schoolday
• Work as part ofa team, and workindependently whenneeded
• Collaboratewith teachers,therapists, andspecial educationstaff
• Maintainaccuratedocumentation, andprotect studentconfidentiality anddignity

MinimumQualifications

• Highschool diploma orequivalent
• At least 1 year of experience working with children with developmental disabilities or autism
• Basic data collection skills
• Demonstratedability to work in a team setting andto work independentlyas needed
• Physicalability to keep upwith younger children
• Comfort with andability to provide personal care ,including toileting and diapering
• Reliabletransportation
• Flexibility aboutstart date, sincetiming is tentative
• Ability to followhealth, safety, andstudent supportprocedures
• Strongcommunication andinterpersonal skills
• Authorization towork in the UnitedStates; Englishproficiency

You'll Thrive inThis Role If You AreOpen To:

• Workingwith students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) , emotional disturbance (ED) , other health impairments (OHI) , andsignificantbehavioral needs
• Working with medically fragile studentsProviding personal care with patience,respect, andprofessionalism
• Working withstudents of all agesand all caseloads
• Working in both general education and special education settings
• Adjustingyour caseload orschool site (1-3sites) based ondistrict needs
• Working fullyonsite and in person

PreferredQualifications

• School-basedexperience
• Experience as a paraprofessional , instructional aide , behavior technician , CNA , home health aide ,or direct support professional (DSP)
• Experience with personal care ,ADL support, lifting,and transfers
• Experiencesupporting studentswith intellectualdisabilities orcomplex medical needs
• CPR and First Aid certification
• CPI , Safety-Care , orother crisisprevention and de-escalation training
• Associate's degreeor coursework ineducation,healthcare,psychology, humanservices, childdevelopment, or arelated field

RelatedExperience We Value

Experience as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA),Personal Care Aide,Paraprofessional,Instructional Aide,Educational Assistant,School Aide,Student Support Assistant,Special Education Assistant,Behavior Technician,Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),Home Health Aide,Caregiver, orDirect Support Professional (DSP) ishighly valued.

Why CandidatesChoose This Role

• Make a direct,daily difference instudents' comfort,safety, andparticipation
• Gainhands-on experiencein autism and special education support
• Buildexperience forcareers in education,psychology, healthcare , socialwork, ABA, speechtherapy, andoccupational therapy
• Follow apredictable schoolschedule, withweekends, evenings,and holidaystypically off
• Workalongside teachers,therapists, andschool professionals

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay of $20-$21 per hour
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources
• Employee referral bonus program
• Responsive and supportive leadership
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

PhysicalRequirements

• Ability to remainactive throughout theschool day and keepup with youngerchildren, includingfrequent standing,walking, bending,kneeling, crouching,and repositioning
• Ability to lift,transfer, reposition,or physically assiststudents safely
• Ability to assistwith feeding,toileting, anddiapering
• Abilityto respond quickly tohealth, safety, andbehavioral situations
• Additionalrequirements may varyby assignment

What MakesSomeone Successful inThis Role?

Successful Personal Care Assistants arecompassionate,dependable, patient,and attentive tostudent needs. Theybuild trustingrelationships withstudents and schoolteams, providerespectful andconsistent personalcare, keep studentssafe, promoteindependence andinclusion, and helpstudents take part inacademic, social, andschool activitiesthroughout the day.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support for their academic, behavioral, physical, and social-emotional growth. We partner with schools across the country to provide high-quality services that help students access educational opportunities and achieve meaningful success, and we give our team members the support, training, and resources to thrive.