Personal Care Assistant/ Therapeutic Support Staff
Personal Care Assistant/ Therapeutic Support Staff – Open Position
Primary function of the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) and Therapeutic Support Staff is to support a student one on one under the direction of a classroom teacher. The PCA will assist the student with assignments, during lunchtime, recess, and other times when instructed by the teacher.
Department
Education
Reports To
Reports to their assigned School Principal
Salary
$25.00 – $30.00 per hour
Schedule
Day Shift, Monday through Friday
Job Duties:
- Will assist child, under the direction of the classroom teacher(s), in accomplishing their assignments, during lunchtime, recess, and other times when assigned by the teacher.
- Will assist in classroom management and routine school activities in a positive and supportive manner.
- Will implement specifically designed programs for students as designed by the programming.
- Will work collaboratively with teachers and students in maintaining Pathway’s Positive Behavior Support Program thru data collection and documentation.
- Will effectively monitor student safety and security throughout campus as assigned.
- Will have a high level of responsibility for student prompting and reinforcement.
- Will instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
- Will assist in the supervision of games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- May be required to assist student in off-site activities such as part-time, off-site job monitoring.
Compliance:
- Must comply with Act 168 and submit a completed Sexual Misconduct Form;
- Must able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory PA criminal background check, Child Abuse and FBI clearances;
- Must pass a drug test, as well as, a TB Test;
- Must have current Mandated Reporting, CPR and First Aid certifications;
- Must be able and willing to drive and have a valid driver’s license.COVID-19 considerations
- Testing of staff and students weekly. Mask Wearing. Hand Sanitizer Units all over campus. Social distancing in classrooms.
Ability to commute/relocate:
Norristown, PA 19403: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience
Student behavior management: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification
CPR Certification (Preferred)
How To Apply
Apply for this job position today by submitting the below PDF application and resume to get.hired@pathwayschool.org.
It is the policy of The Pathway School to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or the presence of any disability.
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