R Personal Care Teacher Assistant- Kindergarten

R 3255 Personal Care Teacher Assistant – Kindergarten

Location: Barnstable Public Schools, Barnstable West Barnstable Elementary – Barnstable, Massachusetts (Open on Google Maps)

Start Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job : 5773229

POSITION:
Personal Care Teacher Assistant (PCTA)

JOB GOAL:
To assist the teacher in achieving educational objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the standards of instruction.

• One year of college required; two years of college preferred.
• Physical condition to manage behavior/physically challenged students and ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Basic understanding of child growth and development.
• Other alternatives as determined by the Principal.

• Demonstrate ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Maintain current restraint program certification.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Implement student behavior plans.
• Be aware of identified student health concerns and monitor/assist as appropriate in collaboration with teacher and nurse.
• Provide toileting/personal care/hygiene support when necessary.
• Be aware of student‑assistance protocol.
• Assist with collecting, maintaining, and organizing data, portfolios, and/or work samples of students.
• Assist students with organization of desk, homework, classwork and materials.
• Consult daily with teachers and other service providers when applicable.
• Facilitate student social interaction.
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher or Principal.

K‑12 School

Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, stooping, and climbing.

Principal

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Elizabeth Forbes
• Phone: 508‑362‑4949
• Email: