Full-Time Personal Care Assistant

Full-Time Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

York Suburban School District is looking for a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support a YS Student attending Dallastown Area Middle School as part of their Life Skills classroom. This position would be a member of the York Suburban School District team but report to Dallastown Area Middle School.

Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. High School diploma required. Meet one of the paraprofessional competency training requirements below:

• Two years of post-secondary education coursework (48 college credits)
• Highly Qualified Special Education Certificate through PDE
• Passing score on the Comprehensive Assessment of Paraprofessional Educators (CAPE) Test
• Possess the ability to obtain highly qualified status through educational opportunities provided within the timeline of the district
• Prior experience working with students with disabilities
• Must have obtained (or will obtain) valid PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Criminal History Background Checks (Use code 1KG6XN) within the last twelve (12) months.

This position will report to Dallastown Area Middle School to support the student. Terms of employment: Hourly rate, work schedule and other conditions of employment in accordance with the York Suburban Education Support Personnel Association negotiated agreement.

Essential Functions:

• Provide support to individual students in various areas, providing the student with assistance in learning activities, special projects, personal care activities (i.e. toileting transfers, assisting with meals, feeding), logging daily activities, follow-up with the team.
• Provide in-class assistance to a student with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
• Assist student with staying focused and on-task, monitor and report behavior problems
• Assist student with completion of homework, class work and classroom projects
• Become familiar with student's IEP with guidance from the classroom teacher or certified staff
• Prepare, set-up, and collect materials for student participation as directed by the classroom teacher or certified staff
• Provide instructional, behavioral and/or physical assistance students - including, but not limited to: the use of assistive technology, on-task prompting, facilitating social skills, toileting and self-care skills
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations and Chapter 14
• Maintain daily activity logs for assigned students.
• Alert classroom teachers to any problems and/or special information about assigned students
• Assist student to safely transition to locations and environments within and around the school (e.g., bus, cafeteria, bathroom, classrooms)
• Assist student with activities of daily living including feeding, toileting, and personal care
• Implement student's behavior, medical, and/or crisis plan.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal, classroom teacher or certified professional

Position Specifications:

• Physical Demands: Physical work demands to ensure student's safety at all times Ability to perform restraints as last possible resort Ability to walk, climb stairs, and bend Ability to work outdoors during outdoor activities
• Sensory Abilities: Visual and auditory acuity
• Work Environment: School setting
• Temperament: Ability to work as a member of a team Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Cognitive Abilities: Ability to follow written and verbal communications Ability to complete tasks and assignments with minimal supervision Ability to communicate effectively

The York Suburban School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants for employment receive equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status is prohibited. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The York Suburban School District provided reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.

The York Suburban School District values diversity and inclusion and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We are dedicated to providing a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.