Personal Care Assistant; PCA)

The Stepping Stones Group
Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

Are you passionate about supporting students and helping them take part fully in the school day? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join our team for the  school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to provide the individualized support students need to stay safe, build confidence, and join in school activities.

We are building a pool of qualified candidates for anticipated full-time openings
. Start dates are tentative and depend on district needs, so we'll confirm timing with you before any assignment begins.

You’ll work closely with teachers,
special education staff, and school teams to support students who need personal care, behavioral, academic, or emotional support. Assignments may be 1:1, 2:1, or classroom support.

• Pay: $20-$21 perhour
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday,
  full-time
  , 32.5hours per week (6.5hours per day plus a30-minute unpaid break), within a 7:15AM-3:30 PM window,
  no evenings or overnights
• Setting:
  
  Onsite,K-12
  ,1:1,2:1, and
  classroom support in
  general education and
  special education settings
• Sites:
  
  Possible support at1-3 school sites
• Start date:
  
  Tentative, expected in late fall 2026, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (early June)
• Employment type:
  
  W-2
• Location:
  
  Shared with candidates during the application process

• Provide1:1 or2:1 student support throughout theschool day, and support the classroom as needed
• Assist with
  personal care and
  activities of daily living (ADLs),including
  feeding
  ,
  toileting
  ,
  diapering
  , and
  mobility assistance
• Provide
  behavioral support and intervention using positive reinforcement andsafety procedures
• Provide emotional support and
  general academic support
  , including help with assignments
• Collect and document
  data as directed by the teacher and school team
• Support student participation in classroom instruction andschool activities
• Assist students during arrival,dismissal,transitions, lunch,and recess as assigned
• Follow
  IEP accommodations, careplans, and behavior plans as directed
• Monitor student safety and well-being throughout the schoolday
• Work as part ofa team, and work independently when needed
• Collaborate with teachers,therapists, and special education staff
• Maintainaccuratedocumentation, and protect student confidentiality and dignity

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience working with children with developmental disabilities or autism
• Basic
  data collection skills
• Demonstratedability to work in a
  team setting andto work independently as needed
• Physicalability to keep upwith younger children
• Comfort with andability to provide
  personal care
  ,including
  toileting and
  diapering
• Reliable transportation
• Flexibility about start date, since timing is tentative
• Ability to follow health, safety, and student support procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Authorization towork in the United States;
  English proficiency

• Working with students with
  autism spectrum disorder (ASD),
  emotional disturbance (ED),
  other health impairments (OHI), andsignificantbehavioral needs
• Working with
  medically fragile students Providing
  personal care with patience,respect, and professionalism
• Working with students of all agesand all caseloads
• Working in both
  general education and
  special education settings
• Adjusting your caseload orschool site (1-3sites) based on district needs
• Working fully onsite and in person

• School-based experience
• Experience as a
  paraprofessional
  ,
  instructional aide
  ,
  behavior technician
  ,
  CNA
  ,
  home health aide
  ,or
  direct support professional (DSP)
• Experience with
  personal care
  ,ADL support, lifting,and transfers
• Experience supporting students with intellectual disabilities orcomplex medical needs
• CPR and
  First Aid certification
• CPI
  ,
  Safety-Care
  , orother crisis prevention and
  de-escalation training
• Associate's degreeor coursework in education,healthcare,psychology, human services, child development, or arelated field

Experience as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA),Personal Care Aide,Paraprofessional,Instructional Aide,Educational Assistant,School Aide,Student Support Assistant,Special Education Assistant,Behavior Technician,Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),Home Health Aide,Caregiver, or Direct Support Professional (DSP) ishighly valued.

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