This is an Interim Full-time Position that will end on 6/05/2024.

Nature of Work:
The EC Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides support to the lead teacher in charge of
the classroom. The PCA helps the lead teacher specifically by focusing on the needs of an
individual student and provides one-to-one assistance to that student throughout the school day.

Qualifications and Licensure:

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience with assisting children and being responsible for their well-being
Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and necessary

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional Assistance

Cooperates in following the goals and objectives of the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Maintains awareness of goals and objectives of supervising teacher
Carries out student supervisory duties in a prompt and reasonable manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment
Provides information to teacher(s) concerning student needs when appropriate
Participates in and facilitates activities to improve effectiveness of the total classroom environment when appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned

General Classroom Assistance

Exhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administrators
Conducts self as a positive role model in the school and community
Assists assigned student with understanding, interpreting and adhering to laws, rules and regulations when applicable
Shares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatness
Performs other duties as assigned

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.