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The Copley Consulting Group
PCA/Instructional Aide
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,202 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Our client is currently seeking a PCA/Instructional Aide for the 2026/2027 school year!
Location:
Langhorne, PA Responsibilities Work with special needs students providing behavior and academic support and assist in implementing an effective educational programs for the students assigned by their case manager/behaviorist. Assist in providing instruction and meeting special needs which includes feeding, toileting, positioning, and monitoring health conditions of students with disabilities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE
1. Provide instruction as directed by teacher to individuals or small groups in a variety of areas including cognitive, gross and fine motor skills, feeding skills, self help skills and behavior control. 2. Assist teacher in maintaining health and safety of physically handicapped students by being aware of environment and the potential hazards of each child's actions. 4. Assist students with personal hygiene, including washing hands and faces, toileting, and changing diapers and clothing as needed. 5. Monitor and control student behavior in accordance with established guidelines. 6. Assist other specialists with physical development activities. 7. Prepare students for mainstreamed classes according to established procedures. 10. Attend periodic and special training and in-services related to medical interventions and instructional program as required. 11. Assist students with braces and other orthopedic equipment to lift, position, and reposition students as needed. 12. Assist teacher in maintaining a variety of records related to student progress 16. Implement positive behavior intervention support policies. 17. Collaborate with case workers, general education teachers, and other staff as needed. 18. Assist students in social interactions. and work cooperatively with others and independently as needed. 19. Perform other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
- First Aid and CPR procedures
- Basic record-keeping techniques.
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- First Aid Certificate including CPR
- TB test clearance.
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance