Full Time Student Aide Needed - Marion Elementary

Personal Care AssistantAn ESS Personal Care Assistant's functions are to increase the quality of education by assisting one particular student with instructional and non-instructional activities. Personal Care Assistants (PCA's) are not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching/learning process. Because the PCA is assisting one particular student, regular attendance is required to fulfill the duties of this position. A Personal Care Assistant may be used in any instructional situation under the direct, immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment. Usually, duties will vary from program to program.ResponsibilitiesAssist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for a child with physical disabilitiesAssume duties of a personal care nature which will allow the child to participate to the maximum extent in the least restrictive environmentEncourage, support, and educate the student by assisting in the performance of activities of daily living necessary for his/her comfort, well-being, and integrityAssist student in managing and maintaining his/her environment to meet his/her special physical and psychological needsMonitor the incidence and prevalence of selected health problemsMonitor psycho-social adjustment to medical conditionsAssist teacher or student to arrange the environment of the classroom to best meet the student's needsAttend training sessions, in-services, workshops, and/or meetings, if requestedDemonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by school administration and ESSUnderstand and adhere to all ESS and school district policies and proceduresQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent48 college credits or Para Ed. Certification OR becoming Para Ed. Certified within one year of hirePennsylvania State Police Clearance for employmentChild Abuse Clearance for employmentFBI FingerprintingSchool Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis TestPennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and CertificationAct 126/Mandated Reporter trainingCPR, CPI, and First Aid Certified preferredPrivacy InformationWhen you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as:Contact details (name, email, phone, address)Application materials (resume, work history, education, references)Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law)We use this information to:Evaluate your candidacy and qualificationsConduct interviews and background checksManage our recruitment and hiring processesComply with applicable legal obligationsWe do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities.You may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information.For details about our practices and your rights, please review our full Privacy Notices below.Click here if you are a California resident: CA Privacy PolicyClick here if you reside in all other U.S. states: Privacy PolicyAbout ESSAs leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.ESS Diversity StatementESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.