Special Education Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Pool Thrive Program - 2026-27 School Year

Reports to: Campus Principal and Executive Director of Special EducationWage/Hour Status: NonexemptPay Family: Clerical/ParaprofessionalPay Grade: 01Minimum Hourly Rate: $15.40Minimum Salary: $ 23,038Duty Days: 187 days per yearPrimary Purpose:The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) under the supervision of the classroom teacher, provides direct care and support to one or more children with disabilities to accommodate full implementation of the students' individual education plans. The PCA's care and support for students may be in the areas of orientation, mobility, walking, eating, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, communicating, focusing, cuing, redirecting, staying on task, behavioral change and control, accessing instructional settings and opportunities, or in any other area of daily living that supports each student's IEP. The Personal Care Attendant will share their time across assigned students in a manner that provides equal support for each student. In the situation where no assigned student is in immediate need of support, the PCA will conduct other special education duties, as have been previously assigned or to be assigned. These special education duties may include such things as copying, scoring, filing, data collecting, as well as other duties. When a student is not in immediate need of care and support, the PCA is responsible for actively seeking those assignments from designated special education personnel.Qualifications:Education and Certification* High school diploma or equivalentExperience* Two years of experience working with children is preferredSpecial Knowledge and SkillsAbility to work effectively with children with disabilitiesAbility/willingness to accept guidance and follow verbal and written instructionAbility to read, write and communicate effectivelyAbility to provide rewards/incentives to studentsAbility to work effectively with othersAttends all required staff development trainingAbility to demonstrate reliability and consistencyAbility to use technology and complete eSHARS billingsMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional SupportDemonstrate ethical and professional decision-making.Maintain student confidentiality.Gain knowledge and record data regarding students.Demonstrate skill and consistency in job performance.Provide all required direct personal care services and support to assigned students.Follow the instructions provided by teachers and other administrative personnel.Attend required Department of Special Education trainings and meetings.Inform the PCA Coordinator of concerns or any training needs.Enter Medicaid billings at least monthly.Attend CPI training upon request from PCA Coordinator.Perform other duties as assigned by the Department of Special Education.Other Related Duties:Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned.Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students, including wheelchair lift and rampPosture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Frequent walking, standing, and reaching; possible runningLifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment; Employee may on occasion be required to gain CPI training and utilize CPI techniques.Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); may require occasional district-wide and statewide travelMental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stressThis document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.