R Special Education Personal Care Teaching Assistants
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counseling & Student Support
Special Education Personal Care Teacher Assistant (PCTA)
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.
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 the 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, classwork, and materials. Assist the 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.
PreK-12 School
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 the specific assignment.
Per Contract
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
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