AIU Personal Care Assistant

Personal Care Assistant (1:1 Aide) - Special Education Schools

Monroeville | Jefferson Hills | Bethel Park
Hired through ESS, in partnership with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Be the steady, caring presence a student counts on every day.

Some students need one person in their corner to have a successful day: someone who knows their routines, notices when they need help, and celebrates every step forward.

As a Personal Care Assistant, you'll be that person.

You'll work one-on-one with a student with special needs at one of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit's special education schools: Sunrise School in Monroeville, Mon Valley School in Jefferson Hills, or Pathfinder School in Bethel Park.

These schools serve students ages 5 to 21 and focus on helping each student build the academic, social, and life skills they need for the future.

You'll be part of a team of teachers, therapists, nurses, and support staff who care about the same thing you do: helping every student thrive.

You'll be hired by ESS, the AIU's staffing partner, and placed directly in the school.

What you'll do


* Support one student throughout the school day, including arrival, classes, meals, therapies, and dismissal.


* Help with personal care such as eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility, always with dignity and respect.


* Follow the student's individualized plan, including behavior supports and communication strategies, under the direction of the classroom teacher.


* Encourage independence by helping the student practice skills at their own pace.


* Keep the student safe in the classroom, in the hallways, on outings, and during transitions.


* Share observations with the teacher and team so everyone can support the student well.

What you bring


* A genuine desire to help students with disabilities succeed


* Patience, compassion, and a calm approach, especially on hard days


* Reliability, because your student is counting on you


* Willingness to learn and take direction from the classroom team


* A high school diploma or GED


* At least 18 years of age


* Ability to lift and assist up to 35 pounds and to stand, walk, kneel, and bend throughout the day


* Pennsylvania clearances, or willingness to obtain them: PA Child Abuse (Act 151), PA State Police (Act 34), and FBI fingerprinting (Act 114)

Nice to have


* Experience in special education, personal care, home health, childcare, camp, or caregiving, including caring for a family member


* CPR or First Aid certification


* Experience with autism, behavioral supports, or medical needs

No classroom experience? That's okay.

If you have the heart for this work, we'll provide the training.

Why you'll love it


* Work that matters.

You'll see your impact every day.


* A school-day schedule.

Hours are roughly 8:00am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, following the school calendar.


* Evenings, weekends, and holidays off.

Plus school breaks.
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