Personal Care Assistant

Job overview

The Personal Care Assistant role is onsite at a school in Fort Washington, PA; compensation is $19–$23 per hour. Pediatric Developmental Services supports schools and communities with qualified teachers and pediatric therapists, with a stated mission to make a difference in children’s lives. The assistant supports students’ Individualized Education Plans, classroom learning and behavior reinforcement. The role helps create a safe, productive classroom and communicates with staff and families about student progress and challenges.

What you'll do

• Support services in each student’s Individualized Education Plan
• communicate with staff and family members about student progress and struggles
• use individualized reinforcement techniques
• support the classroom teacher with behavior reinforcement and academics
• help create a safe, productive classroom environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

personal care assistant

special education paraprofessional

school support

student support

iep support

behavior reinforcement

academic support

fort washington pa

pediatric developmental services

$19–$23/hour

full-time

k–12

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes competitive compensation and great benefits but does not specify individual benefits.

Why this role

The posting requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with K–12 children.

About the employer

Pediatric Developmental Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.