Personal Care Assistant

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Successful completion of all required background checks, physical (as required by the PA Dept. of Education) TB test, professional /personal reference checks and any applicable pre-employment requirements of the position.

OBJECTIVE: To provide instructional and behavioral/therapeutic assistance and support to an individual student.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Instructional and Clerical Support

1. Completes clerical or other creative tasks that support instruction of the assigned student

2. Assists the Teacher and Behavior Management Coordinator to implement the goals and objectives

identified on the assigned student’s Individual Education Program (IEP)and participates in ongoing review

and revision of the plan

3. As directed by the Teacher, and as indicated on the student’s IEP, works with the assigned student in a

direct role to provide behavioral/therapeutic assistance, support and monitoring and assistance with the

completion of tasks.

4. Assists the team to provide a functional and orderly classroom environment for the assigned student.

5. As directed by the Teacher, collects data related progress on specific behaviors/goals/objectives.

6. Maintains and processes per procedure School-based ACCESS service logs for all applicable services.

Communication and Teamwork

1. Routinely communicates areas of concern and participates in problem-solving activities with classroom

and treatment team members in relation to assigned student.

2. Actively participates in daily team meetings, student case presentation (S.E.L.F.) meetings, crisis

debriefing meetings and red flag treatment review meetings for the assigned student.

3. Works in a collaborative team model to design, implement, evaluate, and modify programming for the

assigned student.

4. Completes Critical Incident Reports and other required documentation within established timelines.

Classroom Management/Behavior Support

1. Under the direction of the Teacher or Behavior Management Coordinator assists with the behavior

management of the assigned student, including the implementation of behavioral interventions.

2. Maintains certification in the adopted Crisis Management System and consistently applies knowledge of

crisis intervention and behavioral management such as verbal de-escalation techniques, nonconfrontational

limit setting, physical restraint/ management techniques and utilizes the behavioral

management program set forth by Pace procedures.

3. Utilizes physical restraint/management techniques and procedures, in accordance with Pace policies, as a

last resort intervention to keep a student safe from harming him/herself or others.

4. Monitors assigned student and assists student during arrival, dismissal and transitions throughout the

building.

5. Supervises assigned student throughout the school day as indicated on the student’s daily schedule unless

the supervisory responsibility has been officially assigned to another staff member.

6. Perform and/or assist on an as needed basis, to the students’ physical needs, and personal

hygiene needs (e.g., diapering, toileting, grooming, feeding, etc.), following safety standards.

Additionally, follow proper procedures in handling and disposing of body fluids.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. In all forums, models quality interactions/interventions that are consistent with and based on established

program practices.

2. Maintains appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with students and their families.

3. Maintains familiarity with Pace policies and procedures, and complies with established employment

procedures (i.e., use of sick leave, dress code, use of personal cell phone, Internet and email acceptable

user policies).

4. At the direction of the Program Leadership, implements necessary program changes dictated by special

education rules and regulations.

5. Meets with the Teacher and/or assigned supervisor for supervision on a regularly basis.

6. Participates in professional development goal setting and annual performance evaluation with assigned

supervisor according to established procedures and timelines.

7. Interacts with others in a professional manner that demonstrates understanding of the Sanctuary® Model.

8. Actively participates in continuing professional development activities.

9. Performs other duties or responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Position involves the following physical demands:

Occasionally: activity exists up to 1/3 of the time (8 hour shift = less than 3 hours total time)

Frequently: activity exists up to 1/3 of the time up to 2/3 of time (8 hour shift = less than 3-5 hours total time)

Constantly: activity exists up to 2/3 or more of the time (8 hour shift 5-8 total time)

SENSORY ABILITIES

? Visual acuity to read written material, computer screen, multimedia screen

? Auditory acuity to be able to use the telephone, interview students, participate

in staff meetings, listen to questions/concerns

? Ability to speak clearly and distinctly

SPECIFIC SKILLS

? Must be proficient user of software applications that include word processing, e-mail

? Ability to operate office equipment

? Ability to use technology equipment accurately

? Must maintain confidentiality of information

OTHER

The position specifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of the job. Pace is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADAAA”) and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Employees should consult with Human Resources if he/she believes any modification to the essential functions of the employee’s job is necessary.

STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

190 days

You are required to provide services for the Extended School Year Program, contingent upon staffing

needs.

Available for emergencies and/or on an as-needed extra hour(s) basis.

Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employment, Educational/Service Organization.