What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant - Preschool (Temporary) (Now $18/hr!) position at Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12?
Position Type :
Support Staff / Special Education Assistants
Date Posted : 12 / 2 / 2024
Location :
Little Life Enrichment Center
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date :
01 / 30 / 2025 Program : Preschool
Located at Little Life Enrichment Center in New Oxford, PA
Description :
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) plays a vital role in supporting an individual student's overall development by assisting in enhancing self-sufficiency, communication, interpersonal skills, social engagement, academic progress, and mobility. This role involves aiding the student in accessing their educational program through various means, such as providing assistance with balance, engaging in visual perceptual activities, refining fine and / or gross motor skills, assisting with boarding / exiting the school van, and offering prompts to maintain focus. Additionally, the PCA serves as a teacher assistant, contributing to maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, particularly when the student is working with another staff member or is absent. This position is integral to fostering a supportive educational experience for the student and ensuring their success in both academic and social aspects of their learning journey.
Please see attached job description for more details.
Qualifications :
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with preschool children with special needs preferred
- Must be willing to frequently get up and down off of the floor to work with and keep up with a young child
- Must be high energy and able to keep alert
- Must have or obtain and maintain a current certificate in first aid
- Must have or obtain and maintain a current certificate in CPR
- Must have or obtain and maintain certificate in LIU-approved crisis management and intervention program, preferred
- Relevant experience working with students in an educational setting, preferred
- Patience, flexibility, and positive attitude
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with teachers and staff
- Must complete twenty (20) hours of professional development related to assignment each year (July 1- June 30) to continue employment.
- Must obtain "highly qualified" status within one (1) year from date of hire
Qualified" means meeting a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a local or state assessment
Certificate of Competency - free of cost and can be acquired on the job OR
Terms of Employment : Full-time, 7 hours / day, 188 days / year - The Preschool Program operates on a unique stretch schedule throughout the entire year, including summer. This position is temporary through June 2, 2025.
Salary : $18 / hr
Attachment(s) :
Salary : $18
