Instructional Assistant/Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

About the role

Central York School District (CYSD) is seeking a dedicated and reliable full-time Special Education Instructional Assistant/Personal Care Assistant. The Special Education Instructional Assistant/PCA will work closely with special education teachers and support staff to assist students with academic instruction, social development, and personal care as needed. You will play a vital role in the daily success of students by helping them access learning, follow routines, and reach their individual goals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys making a meaningful impact while contributing to a supportive and collaborative educational team.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to any and all students, and/or a specific student or group of students as assigned.
• Provide and facilitate activities for all in the assigned subject area.
• Provide assistance to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assist student(s) with staying focused and on-task, monitor and report behavior problems; take notes on material being instructed, re-teach/teach material; assist students with completion of homework & tasks, classroom projects, and use of technology/computer.
• Prepare students with IEPs for quizzes and tests (i.e. study sessions, review games).
• Administer quizzes/tests as per IEP under guidance of classroom teacher and special education teacher.
• Attend/participate in IEP and team meetings, when required.
• Become familiar with IEPs of students serviced under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist with preparation and set-up of learning activities, monitor students' activities; provide one-on-one assistance with learning activities and test taking in class and through tutoring, data collection, grade assignments and tests.
• Teach learning strategies to individuals and small groups in one or multiple subject areas.
• Develop and implement learning activities (i.e. flashcards, worksheets, etc.).
• Record assessment data for students with special needs.
• Assist with student supervision in hallways, at breakfast, during assemblies, and at the beginning and end of school day.
• Provide services in the community/work environment for learners with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher OR
• Complete at least two (2) years of post-secondary study (48 credits) OR
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through the local Central York Credential of Competency Assessment.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification based on assignments
• Must have obtained (or will obtain) valid PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Criminal History Background Checks within the last twelve (12) months.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $15.95–$20.70. Step placement shall be based on years of service recognized by employer.

Benefits

• Medical with Health Spending Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Dependent Care
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance Plans