R 3030 Personal Care Teacher Assistant - BIS at Barnstable Public Schools

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in achieving educational objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them 

achieve the standards of instruction. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. One year of college required; two years of college preferred. 
2. Physical condition so as to be able to manage 

behavior/physically challenged students; must have the ability 

to lift 50 pounds. 

3. Basic understanding of child growth and development. 
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal 

may find appropriate or acceptable. 

REPORTS TO: Principal 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Demonstrate ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality of 

student information. 

2. Current restraint program certification. 
3. Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce 

learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher. 

4. Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work 

set up and assigned by the teacher. 

5. Implement student behavior plans. 
6. Awareness of identified student health concerns, monitor/assist 

as appropriate in collaboration with teacher and nurse. 

7. Toileting/personal care/hygiene, when necessary. 
8. Awareness of student-assistance protocol. 
9. Assist with collecting, maintaining, and organizing data and 

portfolios, and/or work samples of student(s). 

10. Assist student(s) with organization of desk, homework, class 

work and materials. 

11. When applicable, consult daily with teachers and other service 

providers. 

12. Facilitate student(s) social interaction. 
13. Other duties as assigned by the teacher or Principal. 

JOB ENVIRONMENT: K-12 School 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Include frequent standing, walking, stooping, climbing,

bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting 

up to 50 pounds; and possible exposure to bacteria and 

communicable diseases, depending on specific assignment. 

TERMS OF 

EMPLOYMENT: Per Contract 

SALARY: Per Contract 

ALL CANDIDATES SHOULD VISIT OUR WEBSITE, www.barnstable.k12.ma.us, FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. 

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply. Revised June 2024