Personal Care Assistant

Personal Care Assistant (3)

Lynchburg City Schools ROBERT S PAYNE ELEM SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5898532
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Personal Care Assistant (3) GENERAL INFORMATION

Title:

Personal Care Assistant Department: R. S. Payne Elementary Salary Grade:

Classified GradeA or B
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Site/

Location:

R. S. Payne Elementary

Reports to:

Principal Date: 08/23/2026 POSITION SUMMARY

A Personal Care Assistant is a Paraprofessional whose role is to increase the quality of education by assisting one particular student with instructional and non-instructional activities. Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) are not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching/learning process.

May be used in any instructional situation under the direct, immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment.

• Assists the assigned student on and off the bus at arrival and departure times.
• Know the whereabouts of the student assigned to you at all times. Report missing children to the office immediately.
• Assists and/or monitors the assigned student with the removal of putting on/off wraps.
• Facilitates personal care services as needed to assist the student with daily living activities necessary for comfort and well-being (when indicated on Student’s IEP).
• Performs duties such as locking and unlocking braces in order to facilitate changes in position; assist children in the bathroom and assists with lifting non-ambulatory students, as necessary. Assists, in cases of emergencies, where the nurse may not be immediately available, all possible measures should be taken to assist the child until help arrives. This includes notifying the principal or other building administrator immediately.
• Assists with the supervision of the assigned student during play, recess, and recreational activities.
• Assists with feeding the assigned student if he/she is unable to feed him/herself. In addition, may collect lunch money, submit lunch count information and supervise students in the Cafeteria as needed.
• Performs reinforcement instructional services as delegated by the teacher, including reinforcing activities in the visual, auditory, motor and cognitive areas.
• Attends training as required for performance of job. This may include, but is not limited to, CPI, CPR, First Aid, Dysphasia, and Universal Precautions.
• Accompanies the teacher and assigned student on field trips or community based instruction during the school day.
• Follows and reinforces the student’s behavior plan as instructed by the classroom teacher.
• Accompanies the assigned student and assists the teacher during emergency drills.

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

• High School Diploma, required.
• 60+ Higher education credits or successfully passing the Para Pro Assessment.
• Experience working with children with special needs and in an educational setting is preferred.

• CPR/First Aid Certified preferred.
• Ability to work as part of the educational team while supporting the individual needs of the student as identified on the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…