Travel Technician / Technologist - $22 to $25 per hour in Pittsburgh, PA

Position Summary - PCA

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in Pittsburgh Public Schools provides direct support to students with special needs, helping them access the educational environment safely and effectively. PCAs assist with daily living activities, mobility, behavior support, and classroom participation under the direction of teachers and special education staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal care needs, including toileting, hygiene, feeding, and dressing
• Support mobility and physical needs, including lifting, transferring, and positioning students safely
• Help students participate in classroom activitiesand follow instructional guidance
• Provide behavioral supportusing positive reinforcement and intervention strategies
• Assist with communication needs, including working with students who use alternative communication methods
• Monitor student behavior and report changes or concernsto teachers or supervisors
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for students
• Accompany students to special classes, lunch, recess, and transportation
• Follow Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)and safety plans

• Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 12 months recent experience
• Prior school-based experience preferred
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental, intellectual, emotional, behavioral, physical, sensory, and/or multiple disabilities
• Experience supporting individuals with communication needs, including nonverbal communication or AAC systems preferred
• Experience implementing support plans and promoting independence
• Experience with behavior support strategies and de-escalation techniques preferred

• Professionalism Expectations

• Reliable attendance and punctuality aligned with the PPS/Approved Private Schools calendar and assigned schedule.
• Willingness to accept short-notice assignment changes, including school, student, and schedule adjustments.
• Professional conduct, confidentiality, and effective communication.
• Adherence to school-based communication protocols (no direct communication with families or sharing personal contact information).
• Ability to complete accurate daily documentation (service logs and other required records).