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Lynchburg, VA - USA

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Personal Care AssistantGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle:Personal Care AssistantDepartment: Dearington ElementarySalary Grade: Classified PaySchedule B
FLSA Status: NonexemptSite/Location: Dearington ElementaryReports to:Building AdministratorDate:2/21/2025POSITION SUMMARY

A Personal Care Assistant is a Paraprofessional whose role is to increase the quality of education by assisting one particular student with instructional and noninstructional activities. Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) are not responsible for the design direction or evaluation of the teaching/learning be used in any instructional situation under the direct immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Assists the assigned student on and off the bus at arrival and departure times.
  • Know the whereabouts of the student assigned to you at all times. Report missing children to the office immediately.
  • Assists and/or monitors the assigned student with the removal of putting on/off wraps.
  • Facilitates personal care services as needed to assist the student with daily living activities necessary for comfort and wellbeing (when indicated on the Students IEP).
  • Performs duties such as locking and unlocking braces in order to facilitate changes in position; assist children in the bathroom and assists with lifting nonambulatory students as necessary. Assists in cases of emergencies where the nurse may not be immediately available all possible measures should be taken to assist the child until help arrives. This includes notifying the principal or other building administrator immediately.
  • Assists with the supervision of the assigned student during play recess and recreational activities.
  • Assists with feeding the assigned student if he/she is unable to feed him/herself. In addition may collect lunch money submit lunch count information and supervise students in the Cafeteria as needed.
  • Performs reinforcement instructional services as delegated by the teacher including reinforcing activities in the visual auditory motor and cognitive areas.
  • Attends training as required for the performance of the job. This may include but is not limited to CPI CPR First Aid Dysphasia and Universal Precautions.
  • Accompanies the teacher and assigned student on field trips or community based instruction during the school day.
  • Follows and reinforces the students behavior plan as instructed by the classroom teacher.
  • Accompanies the assigned student and assists the teacher during emergency drills.
BURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Ethical
  • Equity Minded
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Cultural Competence
  • Safety
  • Quality
Leadership Competencies
  • Models Excellent Customer Service
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Shows Initiative
  • Acts Decisively
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Works Collaboratively
  • Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
  • Technical Capabilities
  • Computer Literacy
  • Data Analysis and Management
  • Fiscal Planning and Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • High School Diploma is required.
  • Associates Degree in Child Development or related field or successfully passing the ParaPro Assessment.
  • Experience working with children with special needs and in an educational setting is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • CPR/First Aid Certified preferred.
  • Ability to work as part of the educational team while supporting the individual needs of the student as identified on the students Individual Education Program (IEP).
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions such as:

  • Sitting for extended periods of time
  • Lifting carrying pushing and pulling 35 pounds.
  • Ability to kneel crouch bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials
  • Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
  • Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
  • Hearing clearly
  • Adequate vision to perform duties
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
  • None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
  • None
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle type or feel; and stoop kneel or crouch.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.AAP/EEO STATEMENTLCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.JOB STATUS:OPENSALARY:This is a 10month position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE:202425

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