What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant/Educational Paraprofessional position at Capital Area Intermediate Unit?
Salary: This paraprofessional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule - HS Diploma: $26,695 or High School plus 48 college credits: $28,880 for the 24/25 SY
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year
Job Goal: To support the professional staff in meeting the needs of student to whom the Employee is assigned.
Performance Responsibilities
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year
Job Goal: To support the professional staff in meeting the needs of student to whom the Employee is assigned.
Performance Responsibilities
- Works with the teacher as a team member in the educational and social development of the assigned student.
- Assists the teacher in developing and maintaining a positive environment.
- Acts as a positive social and emotional model for the student.
- Performs instructional activities and monitors the results of those activities under the teacher's direction.
- Assists the teacher upon request in the management of the student’s behavior in accordance with established disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Performs CPR, First Aid, and/or proper child restraint techniques as needed.
- Provides input to the teacher regarding relevant information on the student’s academic progress, behavioral change, physical needs and other areas as appropriate.
- Follows all established CAIU policies and administrative procedures.
- Completes the School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) daily or weekly logs, if the assigned student is eligible, in an accurate and timely manner.
- Attends and participates in training for the School-Based ACCESS Program and SBAP paperwork.
- Maintains confidentiality by refraining from discussion of student progress and problems as required in the CAIU Policy on Confidentiality of Information (FERPA).
- Assists in meeting the student's personal care needs as directed.
- Assists the assigned student to and from vehicles and other parts of the building, and/or off-site experiences, all of which may include lifting.
- Performs clerical and housekeeping duties as required.
- Assumes responsibility for fostering a good educational paraprofessional to teacher working relationship, but in no case supersedes the teacher's authority to manage all aspects of the instructional program.
- Works to create, maintain and build positive working relationships with internal and external (district, community, agency) staff.
- Provides coverage, under the supervision of a certified professional teacher, and monitors recess, lunch, etc., as needed.
- Participates in preparation of materials, bulletin boards, and other displays.
- Follows assigned schedule including attendance, start and end times, and overall punctuality.
- Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, particularly as they relate to the Pennsylvania School Code.
- Attends in-services, training, and meetings as directed.
- Serves on any CAIU team as directed.
- Assumes any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.
Salary : $26,695 - $28,880
