About this role
Personal Care Assistant (3)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Personal Care Assistant Department: R. S. Payne Elementary Salary Grade: Classified Grade A or B FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Site/Location: R. S. Payne Elementary Reports to: Principal Date: 08/23/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
A Personal Care Assistant is a Paraprofessional whose role is to increase the quality of education by assisting one particular student with instructional and non-instructional activities. Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) are not responsible for the design, direction or evaluation of the teaching/learning process. May be used in any instructional situation under the direct, immediate supervision of a certified professional to perform those tasks specified in the job description. The role of the assistant varies according to the program assignment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Assists the assigned student on and off the bus at arrival and departure times.
• Know the whereabouts of the student assigned to you at all times. Report missing children to the office immediately.
• Assists and/or monitors the assigned student with the removal of putting on/off wraps.
• Facilitates personal care services as needed to assist the student with daily living activities necessary for comfort and well-being (when indicated on Student's IEP).
• Performs duties such as locking and unlocking braces in order to facilitate changes in position; assist children in the bathroom and assists with lifting non-ambulatory students, as necessary. Assists, in cases of emergencies, where the nurse may not be immediately available, all possible measures should be taken to assist the child until help arrives. This includes notifying the principal or other building administrator immediately.
• Assists with the supervision of the assigned student during play, recess, and recreational activities.
• Assists with feeding the assigned student if he/she is unable to feed him/herself. In addition, may collect lunch money, submit lunch count information and supervise students in the Cafeteria as needed.
• Performs reinforcement instructional services as delegated by the teacher, including reinforcing activities in the visual, auditory, motor and cognitive areas.
• Attends training as required for performance of job. This may include, but is not limited to, CPI, CPR, First Aid, Dysphasia, and Universal Precautions.
• Accompanies the teacher and assigned student on field trips or community based instruction during the school day.
• Follows and reinforces the student's behavior plan as instructed by the classroom teacher.
• Accompanies the assigned student and assists the teacher during emergency drills.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality
Leadership Competencies
• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma, required.
• 60+ Higher education credits or successfully passing the ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience working with children with special needs and in an educational setting is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• CPR/First Aid Certified preferred.
• Ability to work as part of the educational team while supporting the individual needs of the student as identified on the student's Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions such as:
• Sitting for extended period of time,
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• None
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
SALARY: This is a 10 month position with full benefits. Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
DAYS: 190
START DATE: 2026-2027