PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT EXED

School/Center: Southwest Middle School

Location: 451 Eldron Boulevard Palm Bay

Job Number: 000808

School Year: 2027 FY

Position: PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT EXED

Subtitle/Areas: BEGINNING SALARY Based on classification and pay plan for Classified employees: Grade 16 $15.95 per hour

Apply By: 08/10/2026

Date Available: 08/05/2026

Status: All Applicants

Contract: 9 Month

Hours/Day: 6.500

Qualifications/Certifications: 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.

Job Type: Support Personnel

Instructional Subject: N/A

Support Personnel Area: Classroom Assistant

Career and Technology Ed Subject: N/A

Coaching Activity: N/A