Special Education ParaeducatorPersonal Care Assistant PCA
Special Education ParaeducatorPersonal Care Assistant PCA
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Job Description
Special Education Paraeducator/Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need to fill this position.Successful candidates must be progressive minded and embody a cando spirit and work ethic. Must be flexible in carrying out their responsibilities in support of students needs and classroom duties.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL
The Environmental Charter Schools faculty and staff are passionate talented and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following our guiding principles of catalyst character collaboration and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed and continually refined to ensure that goal. Our work is studentcentered constantly improving and reflective. ECSs progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores long waiting lists and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh serve as a model in environmentallyfocused education.
OVERVIEW
TheSpecial Education Paraeducator / Personal Care Assistant has a strong interest in supporting students. The role works collaboratively with classroom teachers special educators building specialists and the Building and Department Leadership Teams. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded with a willingness to work collaboratively with building staff.
KeyResponsibilities
The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need to fill this position.Successful candidates must be progressive minded and embody a cando spirit and work ethic. Must be flexible in carrying out their responsibilities in support of students needs and classroom duties.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL
The Environmental Charter Schools faculty and staff are passionate talented and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following our guiding principles of catalyst character collaboration and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed and continually refined to ensure that goal. Our work is studentcentered constantly improving and reflective. ECSs progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores long waiting lists and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh serve as a model in environmentallyfocused education.
OVERVIEW
TheSpecial Education Paraeducator / Personal Care Assistant has a strong interest in supporting students. The role works collaboratively with classroom teachers special educators building specialists and the Building and Department Leadership Teams. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded with a willingness to work collaboratively with building staff.
KeyResponsibilities
- Services provided by the Special Education Paraeducator / Personal Care Assistant (PCA) are related to students individual health and behavioral needs as documented in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Assistance with eating dressing grooming toilet needs activities of daily living behavioral assistance support on the school bus and remedial activities to reduce the impact of a students disability.
- Reteach and/or reinforce academic behavior or language skills designed by special education teacher
- Support teachers in the preparation of classroom materials and resources
- Attend grade level meetings at least monthly
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth including weekly professional development meetings instructional coaching and outside professional opportunities
Educational Background and Work Experience
- Familiarity with schools and working with students
- At least 2 years of posthigh school education is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
- Minimum starting salary: $33772 with consideration given for prior experience.
- ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life short and longterm disability insurance generous paid time off and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to: https://ecspgh/careers/.
Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required and include Arrest & Conviction Disclosure Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34 and FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114. Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168 and Mandatory Reporter Training also will be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to: https://ecspgh/careers/.
Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required and include Arrest & Conviction Disclosure Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34 and FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114. Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168 and Mandatory Reporter Training also will be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
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