ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

POSITION TITLE 

Personal Care Assistant

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT 

Assigned School

SALARY 

Salary Grade 56

FLSA STATUS 

Exempt

REPORTS TO 

Assigned Teacher/Principal

SUPERVISES 

None

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE 

Monday - Friday

WORK HOURS 

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR 

10

POSITION PURPOSE:  The job of the Personal Care Assistant was established for the purpose(s) of working in a general education classroom, non-classroom school setting (i.e. cafeteria, playground), and community-based learning sites supporting individual, small groups, and/or the whole classroom group of students.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Obtain and maintain certification in NC-Communication and De-Escalation Intervention (NC CDI) program if deemed necessary based on student assignment. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 48 hours of college-level coursework with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Associate degree or 48 semester hours of transferable college work or have 96 contact hours of college coursework plus a passing score on the Workkeys test
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
• Ability to operate a computer and related software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Google documents (i.e. PC or Mac)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) to five (5) years serving as a classroom teacher assistant
• Training in working with students with special needs
• Bilingual oral and/or written skills (such as Spanish)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

General

• Establish and maintain rapport with learners
• Consistently monitor the safety and well-being of students by performing monitoring duties in learning environments as assigned
• Prepare and organize materials to support teaching and learning as directed by the instructional team
• Support student’s independence, self-advocacy, positive sense of identity, self-control, and self-reliance
• Support student with their use of self-assessment, problem-solving, and other cognitive strategies
• Understand and articulate common educational and medical terminology used in the school setting
• Support a safe and equitable learning environment that honors diversity and inclusion.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel
• Proctor routine classroom and standardized tests following student accommodations
• Attend meetings and participate with other team members
• Participates in staff development workshops (such as de-escalation training) and staff meetings as required
• Perform other duties as delegated by a registered nurse while adhering to ABSS & NC Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Instructional Supports and Strategies

• Demonstrate proficiency in academics including oral and written communication, literacy, and mathematical skills appropriate to the job assignment
• Support the use of effective and culturally responsive instructional strategies in literacy and mathematics as directed by the instructional team
• Review and reinforce learning activities, essential concepts, and modified content as directed by the instructional team
• Modify pace of instruction and provide organizational cues under the guidance of the instructional team

• Adapt the physical environment and modify learning materials and activities under the direction of the instructional team for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing individual, small groups and/or whole classroom group objectives
• Provide opportunities and support for children to understand, acquire, and use verbal and nonverbal means to communicate thoughts and feelings under the guidance of the instructional team

Functional Skills

• Use techniques to address personal care, medical care, and physical assistance to students as directed or authorized by a licensed professional
• Support daily living and functional skills such as feeding, toileting or other task’s students are not able to perform for themselves
• Receive training for delegatable special health care needs

Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports

• Follow written behavioral intervention plans (BIP) if applicable, seeking clarification and training as needed
• Implement positive behavior supports outlined in a behavior support plan as determined by the instructional team
• Implement individualized reinforcement systems as determined by the instructional team
• Support the implementation of social-emotional and behavioral interventions as determined by the instructional teams
• Assist in teaching specific behaviors and procedures to facilitate safety and learning in each school setting as determined by the instructional team
• Respond to student actions using strategies under the guidance and direction of the instructional team

Community or Job Coaching

• Use knowledge of student’s strengths and interests to encourage engagement in varied school and community activities
• Support students in following established community, school and classroom expectations and routines to include procedures to support effective transitions within all environments

Data Collection

• Record objective and accurate data using collection procedures
• As guided by the instructional team maintain standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
• Use universal precautions to assist in maintaining a safe, healthy environment in all settings

CORE  COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITITES: 

• Maintain boundaries for relationships and communication with students and their families within the professional and ethical scope of responsibility.  Refer questions about student progress to appropriate licensed professionals.f
• Conduct activities with integrity and in compliance with applicable local, state and federal standards, policies and guidelines.
• Maintain the dignity, privacy and confidentiality of all students, families and school personnel.
• Establish and maintain professional, collegial and appropriate relationships with school personnel, students and their families.
• Demonstrates flexibility, cooperation and openness in scheduling activities throughout the day for growth and willingness to contribute in a team approach.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Work is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.  Position entails significant walking, bending, standing, stooping and possible interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment.  Assignment may require the ability to physically move students or equipment, position students in specialized equipment, change diapers as needed and/or perform skilled nursing procedures.  (e.g. feeing tubes)

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with ABSS staff, students and the public. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations   

Reviewed by:  Employee's Signature  

Date 

Approval by:  Supervisor's Signature 

Date 

The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee’s work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations. 

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.