Personal Care Assistant / PCA - William Penn School District
CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services Personal Care Assistant / PCA - William Penn School District
Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in William Penn School District!
Now Hiring for the 2026-2027 school year with a tentative start date for selected candidates at the end of August/early September.
- PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!
SUMMARY:
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) position is a field employee position providing one-to-one and small group academic support and behavioral interventions to students in a school setting within William Penn School District. We specialize in serving children primarily diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as other special needs diagnoses.
- Generous hourly starting pay rate of $20 per hour (w2 employment)
SCHEDULE:
- PCAs will work on all student days, full day, during the school calendar year
- General school hours approximately: 7:30am - 2:30pm (secondary) or 8:30am - 3:30pm (elementary)
PERKS OF WORKING IN A SCHOOL SYSTEM:
- Excellent experience to start a career making a difference every day working with individuals with special needs
- Perfect school day schedule for parents who would like to work in the same district as their children
- Great opportunity for those who are retired or seeking a change in career to work with children in schools
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver tailored one-on-one and small group support to students with disabilities, helping them participate in classroom activities, manage behavioral interventions, manage personal care, and access to educational environment as it aligns with the student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
- Implement timely interventions focusing on behavior management, conflict resolution, anger management, and enhancing peer interaction skills, according to the goals outlined in the IEP or positive behavioral support plan set by Special Education team.
- Gather daily data and maintain progress notes in the designated format for each session with the child or adolescent.
- Offer direct assistance to students to fulfill their academic, social, emotional, and/or personal care requirements.
Requirements
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma OR equivalency
- Experience working with school aged children - preferred
- Experience with autism and / or other special needs - preferred
CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS:
(Clearances within 12 months)
- PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
- PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
- PA Department of Education FBI
- TB Screening (within 3 months)
- Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts
*Paid clearances & TB screening!
Benefits
- Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
- Employer paid base medical plan!
- Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
- CCRES 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan – 3% matching contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships
- Milestone service award
- Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
- Paid credential renewals
ABOUT CCRES
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work in partnership with the Advanced Clinical Services (ACS) program of the CCIU to provide the highest quality behavioral health school district services to individuals with special needs.
MISSION STATEMENT
Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.
APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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