Personal Care Assistant - Special Education

Under close supervision, assist teachers with the delivery of education and daily living skills curriculum and provide personal care and assistance in daily living and personal hygiene skills for special education students.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with providing instruction for students with special needs in school/classroom setting; support related service activities of Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Adaptive Physical Education, and Pool Therapy.
• Prepare classroom materials for instructional activities; monitor and reinforce student behavior and performance.
• Instruct students and develop life skills through assistance with eating, toileting, dressing, and hygiene activities.
• Maintain classroom setting, prepare lessons, and support positive strategies to promote behavior, daily living skills, and academic instruction.
• Communicate with parents and assist students in a group and/or one-on-one basis; attend workshops and meetings as appropriate.
• Assist teacher with making copies, filing paperwork, tutoring students, grading homework and tests; organize materials and prepare classroom for instruction.
• Monitor students before and after school and during lunch/recess/specials.
• Assist students with mobility—must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Monitor and assist students with eating, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Aide in occupational and physical therapy for students throughout the school day.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment; clean and sanitize classroom setting, materials, toys, mats, and tables.
• Document any student-related incidents or injuries.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to obtain CPR certification.
• One (1) year of childcare or classroom experience and one (1) year of working with students with special needs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Additional certifications may be required as specified by the District.
• Depending on the needs of the District, some incumbents must demonstrate fluency in both Spanish and English as a condition of employment.

Skills

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of developmental, physical, and mental delays and disorders.
• Knowledge of special education or special needs accommodations.
• Knowledge of standards for special education.
• Skill in utilizing sensory/therapy equipment.
• Skill in monitoring and assisting with positive learning behaviors.
• Skill in assisting and monitoring students participating in Pool Therapy.
• Skill in providing positive behavior supports.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $20.35

Schedule

Hours per Day: 7.0
Days: 195