Personal Care Assistant Exed

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: To assist students with disabilities with classroom activities, modifications, transportation, and personal care needs as directed by the teacher. This person is assigned to one (1) or more students with unique needs and may be required to move with student(s) if the school site changes. QUALIFICATIONS 1. High school diploma or equivalent or special diploma required. 2. Experience in working with children. 3. Experience in working with persons with disabilities. 4. Strong desire to work one-on-one with a student. 5. Valid Florida Driver License. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Ability to work effectively with children and teachers. Willingness to learn the unique educational and/or personal needs to assist a student with a disability. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.