Classroom Assistant; PCA

Position: Full-Time Classroom Assistant (PCA)
Location: Shippensburg

Position Type:
Support Staff - Assistants/Classroom Assistant

Date Posted:
2/24/2026

Location:
Shippensburg Area Senior High School
Rate of pay for this position is $15.20-$17.20 depending on experience

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Ability to follow directions and learn new procedures.
• Certifications, including but not limited to: CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers and students.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB GOAL

Classroom Assistants, under the direction of a certificated staff member, assist in conducting intensified learning experiences for students throughout the district in assigned areas of study and/or perform a variety of clerical and supportive tasks to aid the instructional process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports the needs of students as identified in the IEP, as well as through the instructional plan designed by the certificated teacher and the IEP team.
• Oversees students during class, tutoring, playground, eating activities, emergencies and preparedness drills under the jurisdiction of certificated teacher always observing student's behaviors carefully to ensure personal and group safety.
• Assists and supervises in transferring children to and from buses, special equipment, classrooms and events, ensuring student's safety at all times.
• Supports the behavioral and academic plan of the student including data collection needed for progress monitoring and reports concerns and finding to the certificated teacher.
• Assists and supervises in the toilet training, toileting, diapering, dressing, cleaning, feeding and lifting of students as necessary.
• Performs clerical duties with specific instructions and established work methods. Specific tasks may include typing, copying, collating, distributing materials and operating instructional media, office machines, and equipment.
• Assists students with use of instructional and/or assistive technology as directed by classroom teacher.
• Participates in District in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Obtains and maintains CPR, First Aid Certification, and Highly Qualified Status as defined by state and federal regulations.
• Additional duties can occur depending on assignments given. Classroom assistants will be assigned to an area in special education each year (e.g., learning support, PCA, autism support, life skills support, etc.). See Classroom Assistant Handbook for more details.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the certificated teachers, Building Principal and Supervisors of Special Education.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Organization
• Written/Oral Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 9 - month position (Approx. 182 (PT) to 186 (FT) days per school year.
• Compensation as per the SAESP Collective Bargaining Agreement and district guidelines.

EVALUATION

Performance of the Classroom Assistant will be evaluated annually by the building principal in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluations of support personnel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None