What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraeducator/Personal Care Assistant (PCA) position at Environmental Charter School?
Special Education Paraeducator/Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need to fill this position. Successful candidates must be progressive minded and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic. Must be flexible in carrying out their responsibilities in support of students' needs and classroom duties.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL
The Environmental Charter School’s faculty and staff are passionate, talented and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following our guiding principles of catalyst, character, collaboration, and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal. Our work is student-centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS’s progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting lists, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally-focused education.
OVERVIEW
The Special Education Paraeducator / Personal Care Assistant has a strong interest in supporting students. The role works collaboratively with classroom teachers, special educators, building specialists, and the Building and Department Leadership Teams. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with building staff.
Key Responsibilities
The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need to fill this position. Successful candidates must be progressive minded and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic. Must be flexible in carrying out their responsibilities in support of students' needs and classroom duties.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL
The Environmental Charter School’s faculty and staff are passionate, talented and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following our guiding principles of catalyst, character, collaboration, and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal. Our work is student-centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS’s progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting lists, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally-focused education.
OVERVIEW
The Special Education Paraeducator / Personal Care Assistant has a strong interest in supporting students. The role works collaboratively with classroom teachers, special educators, building specialists, and the Building and Department Leadership Teams. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with building staff.
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 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
Educational Background and Work Experience
- Familiarity with schools and working with students
- At least 2 years of post-high school education is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
- Minimum starting salary: $33,772 with consideration given for prior experience.
- ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-, and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.
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 also will be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
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 also will be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $33,772
