Special Education Paraeducator/Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Key Responsibilities

• Services provided by the Special Education Paraeducator / Personal Care Assistant (PCA) are related to students’ individual health and behavioral needs as documented in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assistance with eating, dressing, grooming, toilet needs, activities of daily living, behavioral assistance, support on the school bus, and remedial activities to reduce the impact of a student’s disability.
• Reteach and/or reinforce academic, behavior, or language skills designed by a special education teacher.
• Support teachers in the preparation of classroom materials and resources.
• Attend grade-level meetings at least monthly.
• Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth, including weekly professional development meetings, instructional coaching, and outside professional opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of post-high school education is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Familiarity with charter schools and working with students.

Qualifications

Salary of $33,772 plus participation in a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.

Benefits

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to: https://ecspgh.org/careers/.

Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required and include Arrest & Conviction Disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), and FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandatory Reporter Training will also be required.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer.