Extended School Year (ESY) Personal Care Assistant (Internal Applicants Only)

OVERVIEW

The Extended School Year (ESY) Program is designed to provide continued specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities beyond the regular school year as determined by each students Individualized Education Program (IEP). The ESY Personal Care Assistant (PCA) supports students with significant needs by assisting with daily living skills and ensuring access to the ESY program in a safe structured and supportive environment.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under the direction of the principal and supervising teacher the Personal Care Assistant provides general assistance to identified student(s). Typical duties include but are not limited to supervision of students lifting and assistance with daily living skills such as feeding toileting and general academic and behavior support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support the student(s) in daily living skills in order for him/her to participate in the general/adaptive education curriculum
• Provide support for accessing transportation OT PT and Speech Therapists when requested
• Prepare materials in the most time-efficient manner
• Follow the directions of the teacher and/or principal
• Use time wisely so that materials are ready when needed
• Consult with the teacher and/or principal concerning behavioral expectations
• Supervise identified student(s) in the hallways and bathrooms on playgrounds and at rest time in a safe structured and positive manner that supports the expectations of the teacher and/or administrator
• Supervise identified student(s) in non-instructional situations in the manner prescribed by the teacher and/or principal
• Use time efficiently in working with identified student(s)
• Use good judgment while in the work environment such as when deciding whether to interrupt a lesson
• Assist the teacher and/or administrator in meeting the instructional and non-instructional needs of each child
• Performs other duties as assigned by the ESY Site Administrator and/or Site Facilitator

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience working with students with disabilities preferred
Experience supporting instruction in educational settings preferred

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Summer ESY Program; up to 4 hours per day during assigned session(s)

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. Administration reserves the right to modify assign or remove duties as necessary.

Required Experience:

Junior IC