Personal Care Assistant - Exceptional Education

Full-time

Tucson, AZ

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under close supervision, assist teachers with the delivery of education and daily living skills curriculum and provide personal care and assistance in daily living and personal hygiene skills for special education students. These activities may include behavioral support or supervision and/or toileting, medical, mobility and communication assistance for special education students.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with providing instruction for students with special needs in school/classroom setting.
• Support related service activities of Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Adaptive Physical Education and Pool Therapy.
• Prepare classroom materials for instructional activities.
• Monitor and reinforce student behavior and performance.
• Instruct students and develop life skills through assistance with eating, toileting, dressing and hygiene activities.
• Assist in maintaining classroom setting and preparing lessons.
• Support positive strategies to promote behavior, daily living skills and academic instruction.
• Communicate with parents and assist students in a group and/or one on one basis.
• Attend workshops and meetings when appropriate.
• Make copies, file paperwork, tutor students, and grade homework and tests.
• Organize materials and prepare classroom for instruction.
• Monitor students before and after school and during lunch/recess/specials.
• Assist students with mobility, requiring the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Monitor and assist students with eating, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Aid in occupational and physical therapy for students throughout the school day.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment.
• Clean and sanitize classroom setting, materials, toys, mats, and tables.
• Document any student-related incidents or injuries.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to obtain CPR certification.
• One (1) year of childcare or classroom experience.
• One (1) year of working with students with special needs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Additional certifications may also be required as specified by the District.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English may be required depending on the needs of the District.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $18.85
• Hours per Day: 7
• Days: 195
• Start Date: 2024/2025 School Year