Personal Care Aide (PCA)

POSITION: Personal Care Aide

LOCATION: Starpoint Middle School

DESCRIPTION: See attached job description from Niagara County Civil Service. Please note that lifting is a requirement for this position. Additional duties as assigned by the building principal.

REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and one of the following:

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree in a health related field; or

One (1) year of experience working as a Teacher Aide; or

Six (6) months of experience working with children with special needs

*All positions are subject to fingerprinting and a drug screening*

COMPENSATION: $18.56/hr.

TO APPLY: Submit a completed Niagara County Civil Service Application and updated resume to:

Gretchen Cercone, Human Resources Department
4363 Mapleton Rd.
Starpoint Central School District
Lockport, NY 14094

Civil Service application can be found at: https://www.https://www.starpointcsd.org/o/scsd/page/civil-service-full-time-positions-including-nurses-teacher-aides

DEADLINE: May 08, 2024

**Applications will be reviewed as they are received*

PERSONAL CARE AIDE

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves working under the direct supervision of the Special Education teacher, other teachers, or the Director of Special Programs. The incumbent gives personal care services and assists with daily instructions in school including assisting the student with reading, writing and other curricular tasks. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

1. Assists students in the use of adaptive equipment;

2. Actively participates in tube feeding;

3. Accompanies students to whom assigned, within classroom, within school building, and on trips to lavatories;

4. Participates as a resources person in the assessment of student abilities, progress, and needs, and in determinations of student placement;

5. Assumes diapering, toileting and personal hygiene responsibilities, as may be required by students' varying degrees of independence;

6. Lifts students into and out of wheelchairs, and onto and up from lavatory facilities;

7. Performs simple tasks for students, e.g., sharpening pencils, opening books, and carrying lunch trays;

8. Under the supervision of the special education or other teacher, works to reinforce instructional material initially introduced by the teacher, and assists with reading, writing, and other curricular tasks.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of the application and use of adaptive equipment, including but not limited to, wheelchairs, rifton chairs, standing podiums, braces, touch walkers, liberators, and adaptive eating utensils; ability to foster supportive and sympathetic relationships with students generally, and students with special needs; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and one of the following:

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State
Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree in a health related field; or

One (1) year of experience working as a Teacher Aide; or

Six (6) months of experience working with children with special needs.

NOTE: Verifiable volunteer and/or part-time experience will be pro-rated towards meeting the experience requirement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.56 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19