Special Education Personal Care Aide
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Three Oaks, MI - USA
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Job Summary
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RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
Position: Special Education Personal Care Aide
180 Work Days
Location: River Valley Middle High School
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
A. Completed two (2) years study at an institution of higher education; OR
B. Obtained at least an associate degree; OR
C. Met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through formal State or local academic assessment knowledge and the ability to assist in reading writing and mathematics; or reading readiness writing readiness and mathematics readiness as appropriate.
ü Has a basic understanding of the educational process and the application of knowledge to assist students.
ü Has the ability to relate to students parents teachers and members of the community.
ü Has the ability to follow directions implement plans and complete tasks in a timely manner.
ü Has the ability to work as a team member.
ü Demonstrates a good work ethic and has high standards for work performance.
ü Is dependable and maintains a good attendance record.
ü Has a flexible schedule to accommodate the hours needed within the day.
ü Is willing and able to provide personal care and individual support to a student with significant needs.
ü Reliable regular and punctual on-site attendance is required to perform the essential functions duties and responsibilities of a Personal Care Aide.
Preferred
ü Has experience working in a school setting.
ü Has the experience supervising students and being responsible for their safety.
ü Has experience working with school-age children.
ü Has experience working with students with cognitive impairments or other significant special education needs.
ü Has experience providing one-to-one student support or personal care.
Responsibilities
ü Effectively participate in meetings staffing and other required district and building activities as appropriate.
ü Provide individual support to an assigned student throughout the school day under the direction of the teacher.
ü Accompany and support the student in classrooms during transitions lunch physical education arrival and dismissal and other school activities.
ü Assist the student in participating in educational activities and classroom routines as directed by the teacher.
ü Provide supervision and assistance necessary to support the students safety and participation throughout the school day.
ü Support appropriate student behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board Policy established plans and staff direction.
ü Assist the student in meeting self-help health and personal care needs including toileting hygiene feeding mobility and other daily living needs as required.
ü Assist teachers in preparing materials record keeping and data collection relative to student progress.
ü Reinforce teacher-directed skills and activities with the student as appropriate.
ü Participate in special instructional activities to meet program and student needs including loading/unloading buses physical education lunch assemblies field trips and other school activities.
ü Understand and be aware of medical needs of the student and follow established medical protocols under the supervision of appropriate school personnel.
ü Maintain confidentiality.
ü Follow established policies and procedures regarding student medical concerns safety student rights emergency/disaster plans and other applicable requirements.
ü Assist the student in transitioning between programs classrooms and school activities.
ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS must apply through Red Rover:
Questions may be directed to Mark Bensinger Middle High School Principal at Ext. 2182 or email him at
Date of Posting: August 31 2026 Deadline Date: Until filled
