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R 3254 Personal Care Teacher Assistants - SPED

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Hyannis West Elementary

Barnstable, MA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Job Description

R 3254 Personal Care Teacher Assistants - SPED Barnstable Public Schools Hyannis West Elementary - Barnstable, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Barnstable Public Schools Job Details
Job ID:
5773232
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Today
Starting Date:
Aug 31, 2026 Job Description
BARNSTABLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HYANNIS, MA 02601 JOB
DESCRIPTION
POSITION:
Special Education Personal Care Teacher Assistant (PCTA)
JOB GOAL
To assist school staff in meeting individualized student and program needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
REPORTS TO
Principal or Designee
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
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 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, class work and materials. Assist 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.
JOB ENVIRONMENT
K-3 School
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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 specific assignment.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:
Per Contract
SALARY:
Per Contract
ALL CANDIDATES SHOULD VISIT OUR
WEBSITE, www.barnstable.k12.ma.us, FOR
APPLICATION INFORMATION
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
Position Type:
Full Time - Hourly