Personal Care Assistant

About the role

The aide will support the educational and instructional goals of the teacher by assisting in the planning and development of the individualized training program for the students.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the district and school professional development programs.
• Remain alert at all times to hazards including, but not limited to: obstructed walkways, unsafe playground equipment, unauthorized personnel on school properties, unsafe floor surfaces, and any other unsafe conditions.
• Assist with lunch and absentee reports as directed by the teacher.
• Assist teacher in preparing materials needed for the classroom or curriculum room.
• Assist teacher in maintaining the cleanliness of the classroom by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning tables and chairs, and maintaining a clean and orderly closet.
• Assist the students in taking part in music activities, recreational activities and playtime.
• Assist with the lunchroom duties as assigned by the Teacher and Principal.
• This would include setting up for lunch, helping the students get to the cafeteria, wiping the tables after students have finished eating, sweeping and/or mopping the area under and around the tables and cleaning the chairs.
• Assist as needed with the feeding and eating program.
• Aide will learn the proper techniques for operating all audio-visual equipment.
• Aide will assist in bathroom duties, including giving baths when absolutely necessary. This includes changing diapers and soiled clothing.
• Aide will look after the students while they are on the toilet or potty-chair.
• Aide will ensure the students are never left unattended.
• Aide will meet each bus as it arrives and assist as needed.
• Aide will follow all Safety Policies and Procedures of the Harrison County School District.
• May be asked to assume the duties of the teacher and a substitute aide will be present in the event of an absence.
• Follow the teacher’s daily lesson plan.
• Follow the regular schedule.
• Go to lunch at the time the teacher’s lunch is scheduled.
• Be responsible for giving instructions to the substitute aide.

  Requirements

  • Associates Degree preferred, high school diploma or GED minimum.
  • Ability to follow routine oral and written instructions.
  • Have some knowledge of working with the physically and mentally challenged.
  • Must be able to safely lift and carry students weighing up to 45 lbs. on a daily basis and up to 60 lbs. during an emergency.
  • Must be able to twist, bend, sit, squat, kneel, pull, and stand.
  • Pass a criminal background check and current child abuse registry check.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Have a satisfactory employment record.

  Qualifications

  • Associates Degree preferred, high school diploma or GED minimum.
  • Ability to follow routine oral and written instructions.
  • Some knowledge of working with the physically and mentally challenged.
  • Safety skills: ability to safely lift and carry students weighing up to 45 lbs. on a daily basis and up to 60 lbs. during an emergency.
  • Physical abilities: ability to twist, bend, sit, squat, kneel, pull, and stand.
  • Background check: must pass a criminal background check and current child abuse registry check.
  • Drug test: must pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Employment record: must have a satisfactory employment record.

  Skills

  • Ability to follow routine oral and written instructions.
  • Knowledge of working with the physically and mentally challenged.
  • Safety skills: ability to safely lift and carry students weighing up to 45 lbs. on a daily basis and up to 60 lbs. during an emergency.
  • Physical abilities: ability to twist, bend, sit, squat, kneel, pull, and stand.

  Benefits

  N/A

  Pay

  N/A

  Schedule

  184 days annually with salary in accordance with the Administrative Salary Schedule as approved by the Harrison County School District.

  Evaluation

  Performance of the Teacher Aide will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions in the School Board Policies and Procedures.

  FLSA Status

  Not Exempt