Personal Care Assistant / PCA - Downingtown Area School District

Schedule: PCAs will work on all student days following DASD academic calendar year. The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) position is a field employee position working in a school setting to provide one-to-one and small group support to students with special needs. Perks of working in a school system: Excellent experience to start a career making a difference every day working with individuals with special needs Perfect school day schedule for parents who would like to work in the same district as their children Great opportunity for those who are retired or seeking a change in career to work with children in schools

Primary responsibilities: Deliver tailored one-on-one and small group support to students with disabilities, helping them participate in classroom activities, manage behavioral interventions, manage personal care, and access to educational environment as it aligns with the student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).Implement timely interventions focusing on behavior management, conflict resolution, anger management, and enhancing peer interaction skills, according to the goals outlined in the IEP or positive behavioral support plan set by Special Education team. Gather daily data and maintain progress notes in the designated format for each session with the child or adolescent. Daily progress notes will be entered into STaR and/or Clinic Tracker system based on student's medical billing source. Offer direct assistance to students to fulfill their academic, social, emotional, and/or personal care requirements.