Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/Paraprofessional/1:1 Aide for a part-time position working with a student in the Huntingdon, PA area.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma / GED and at least six (6) months of experience working with children who have special needs.
• OR have an Associates / Bachelors Degree in Psychology or a behavior-related field.
• Must have up-to-date clearances (from within one year) and valid CPR/First-Aid.
• Must have a genuine passion for working with students who have special needs.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Consultation and collaboration.
• Evidence-based decision-making and accountability.
• Focus on functional mobility and safe, efficient access and participation in activities and routines in natural learning environments.
• Perform therapeutic interventions, including remediation and prevention strategies, and adaptations.
• Family-school collaboration services.
• Recognition and respect of diversity in development and learning.
• Research and program evaluations.
• Legal, ethical, and professional practices in compliance with federal and state mandates, as well as local policies concerning performance.