Paraeducator - Valley Forge Elementary

We are currently in need of a Personal Care Assistant who will be working in an Autistic support program. Looking for a PCA with a background in Autistic Support, Special Education, Behavioral Health, or General Caregiving.

Shift: Monday-Friday 9:00a-4:30p

Job Description:
Working 1 on 1 with students providing behavior and academic support and assist in implementing an effective educational programs for the students assigned by their case manager. Assist in providing instruction and meeting special needs which includes feeding, toileting, positioning, and monitoring health conditions of students with disabilities. The position requires someone who has experience working with students with challenging behaviors.

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide instruction as directed by teacher to individuals in a variety of areas including cognitive, gross and fine motor skills, feeding skills, self help skills and behavior control.
• Assist teacher in maintaining health and safety of physically handicapped students by being aware of environment and the potential hazards of each child's actions.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, including washing hands and faces, toileting, and changing diapers and clothing as needed.
• Monitor and control student behavior in accordance with established guidelines.
• Assist other specialists with physical development activities.
• Prepare students for mainstreamed classes according to established procedures.
• Attend periodic and special training and in-services related to medical interventions and instructional program as required.
• Assist students with braces and other orthopedic equipment to lift, position, and reposition students as needed.
• Assist teacher in maintaining a variety of records related to student progress . Implement positive behavior intervention support policies.
• Collaborate with case workers, general education teachers, and other staff as needed.
• Assist students in social interactions. Work cooperatively with others and independently as needed.
• Perform other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have experience with children, students, or general caregiving of any age.
• Preferred: experience with Autistic Support, Special Education, or Behavioral Health/Mental Health
• First Aid Certificate including CPR(just needs to obtain before start date)
• Credentialing Requirements(All within 12 months):
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• PA Criminal Clearance
• PA FBI Fingerprint
• TB Test Results
• Diploma or Transcripts of highest Education

If you or anyone you know would be interested, please email me. HDEISSROTH@JUDGE.COM

Thank you!