PCA-Personal Care Assistant - Albany, United States - Oregon Public Schools

Description

Job Title:
PCA-Personal Care Assistant - Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Category:
Student Support Staff-Classified

Greater Albany Public School District
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)


Salary Level:
$ $20.75


Classification:
Classified


Reports to:
Principal


Location:
Sunrise Elementary School

Work Calendar: 181 days

Shift: 7 hours/day

Position Description

The primary purpose of this position is to assist an individual student or group of students who are severely impaired and/or medically fragile which necessitates an increased level of supervision and training as determined by the district.

Emphasis will be on carrying out specific student plans and protocols under the direct supervision of a teacher. In this position, personal care is primary and academic assistance is secondary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for TITLE I-A SCHOOLS:
Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (90 quarter credits); OR
Obtained an Associate's (or higher) degree; OR

Met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal state, local academic assessment or para-educator certificate program, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instruction: Reading, writing and mathematics; or reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:
At least one-year experience working with students with significant cognitive, physical, and/or communication needs preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Demonstrated competence of district required training activities OR equivalent training or experience as determined by the Director of Special Programs.

Desired Qualifications:
Bilingual preferred