A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
EC Personal Care Assistant
Burke County Schools
East Burke High School - Connelly Springs, North Carolina This job is also posted in Burke County Schools , and North Carolina School Jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5876467
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
Contact Person:
Anna Moose
Phone Number:
828-397-5541
Email:
amoose@burke.k12.nc.us
School site: East Burke High School
Posting start date: 7/21/2026
End date: 7/25/2026
Personal Care Assistant
Prefer a candidate who will obtain a CDL to drive a school bus.
Reports To:
Principal and EC Program Coordinator/EC Teacher
Department:
Exceptional Children Services
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Employment Status:
Full-Time, 10-Month, Hourly Position with Benefits
Salary:
According to the Burke County Public Schools Classified Salary Schedule
Qualifications
Minimum of 48 semester hours of creditable college coursework from an accredited college or university (or meet current state requirements).
Associate degree preferred.
Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and community agencies.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
Must possess or be willing to obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate school bus endorsement to transport students as assigned.
Position Summary
Provides instructional, behavioral, vocational, and personal support to students with disabilities participating in North Carolina's Occupational Course of Study (OCS), helping students achieve academic, employment, independent living, and transition goals.
Instructional Support
Assist with the implementation of IEPs.
Provide one-on-one and small-group instruction.
Modify instructional materials under teacher direction.
Vocational Training
Support community-based vocational instruction and work experiences.
Assist students with job readiness skills.
Monitor students during job-site placements.
Transport students as assigned in accordance with BCPS policies after obtaining the required CDL and school bus certification.
Transition Services
Support instruction in independent living, self-advocacy, money management, and community access.
Behavioral Support
Implement behavior intervention plans and positive behavior supports.
Student Care
Assist with mobility, personal care, and health plans as required.
Data Collection
Collect IEP progress data and maintain confidential records.
Collaboration
Work with teachers, related service providers, employers, Vocational Rehabilitation, and families.
Classroom Management
Prepare materials, supervise students, and maintain classroom organization.
Terms of Employment
10-month Position
5 hours per day
Hourly Position with full benefits
Salary based on the BCPS Classified Salary Schedule
Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Burke County Public Schools reserves the right to modify this description as needed.
