R 3323 Personal Care Teacher Assistant - BHS SPED

r 3323 personal care teacher assistant - bhs sped

barnstable public schools barnstable high school - barnstable, massachusetts open in google maps

barnstable public schools barnstable high school - barnstable, massachusetts open in google maps

job : 5890589

Final date to receive applications: posted until filled

posted: aug 18, 2026 4:00 am (utc)

starting date: immediately

barnstable public schools

hyannis, ma 02601

job description

position: special education personal care teacher assistant (pcta)

job goal: to assist school staff in meeting individualized student and program needs.

• one year of college required; two years of college preferred.
• physical condition so as to be able to manage behavior/physically challenged students; must have the ability to lift 50 pounds.
• interest in and exposure with students with disabilities.
• basic understanding of child growth and development.
• such alternatives to the above qualifications as the principal or director of special education/designee may find appropriate or acceptable.

reports to: principal or designee

this position is individualized due to unique needs of students and programs. Direction of the pcta is provided by the special education coordinator or special education teacher.

• demonstrate ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• current restraint program certification.
• work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• implement student behavior plans.
• awareness of identified student health concerns, monitor/assist as appropriate in collaboration with teacher and nurse.
• toileting/personal care/hygiene, when necessary.
• awareness of student-assistance protocol.
• assist with collecting, maintaining, and organizing data and portfolios, and/or work samples of student(s).
• assist student(s) with organization of desk, homework, class work and materials.
• assist special education teacher with implementation of student academic plans.
• when applicable, consult daily with teachers and other service providers.
• facilitate student(s) social interaction.
• support student(s) inclusion in the general education setting as consistent with student’s iep.
• other duties as assigned by the principal or director of special education.

job environment: prek-12 school

physical requirements: include frequent standing, walking, stooping, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds; and possible exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases, depending on specific assignment.

terms of

employment: per contract

salary: per contract

all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

barnstable public schools is an eoe and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.

posted until filled

position type: full time - hourly

job categories: instructional support > paraprofessional / ia

• citizenship, residency or work visa required

• linda hallamore
• 230 south st, hyannis, ma 02601, usa
• barnstable, massachusetts 02601
• phone:
• email: linda.hallamorenstable.ma.us