Educational Assistant-Special Education Personal Care Assistant (Class IV) Job Description - Northfield Public Schools

Aug 30, 2026

Educational Assistant–Personal Care Assistant positions in Northfield Public Schools support students under licensed special education staff direction, focusing on activities of daily living, instrumental daily living, and health-related functions tied to individual IEPs. Duties include hands-on assistance with toileting, grooming, dressing, bathing, mobility, supervision for health needs, and implementing or supporting behavior intervention and redirection. The role also supports instruction through supplemental tutoring and guided practice, while maintaining board privacy policies and attending training and meetings.

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Section I: General Information

Position Title and Department

Job Summary

Section II: Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Activities of Daily Living Support

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Support

Health-Related Functions Support

Behavioral Observation and Intervention

Supplemental Tutoring and Instruction

Other Comparable Duties

Section III: Work Requirements and Characteristics

Education/Knowledge Requirements

License/Certification

POSITION DESCRIPTION NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS November 2012 SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION | Position Title:
Educational Assistant-Special Education Personal Care Assistant (Class IV) | Department:
Special Education | | --- | --- | | Immediate Supervisor’s Position Title:
Principal/Director of Student Services | FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt | | Band/Grade/Subgrade:
B-2-4 | Bargaining Unit:
Educational Assistants Local \#6030 | | Job Summary:
Under the direction of licensed special education instructional and/or related services staff, the Educational Assistant – Personal Care Assistant assists one or more students in accomplishing activities of daily living; instrumental activities of daily living, health related functions; redirection and intervention of behavior; and other tasks as are identified within assigned students’ IEPs. Educational Assistants who are assigned to work with students who have special healthcare/medical needs, have behavior intervention plans or require other forms of specialized care and those working in Low Incidence, Neuro-Biological, Self-contained EBD and Early Childhood Special Education programs are classified as Educational Assistant-Personal Care Assistant. | | SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES | Duty/Responsibility No: | 1 | Statement of duty/responsibility:
Provides assistance and support, as needed, to students in accomplishing activities of daily living; including, but not limited to: eating, toileting, grooming, dressing, bathing, transferring, mobility and positioning. | | --- | --- | --- | | Percent of Time: | 20% | | | Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: | | | | Duty/Responsibility No: | 2 | Statement of duty/responsibility:
Provides assistance and support, as needed, to students in accomplishing instrumental activities of daily living; including, but not limited to: meal planning and preparation, shopping, communicating by telephone or other media, and traveling from one location to another within the school and community. | | --- | --- | --- | | Percent of Time: | 20% | | | Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: | | | | Duty/Responsibility No: | 3 | Statement of duty/responsibility: | | --- | --- | --- | | Percent of Time: | 20% | Provides assistance and support for student’s health related functions through hands-on assistance, supervision or cuing, as directed by the licensed School Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist or other health care professional. | | --- | --- | --- | | Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:
• Adheres to data privacy and other policies established by the Board of Education. | | | | Duty/Responsibility No: | 4 | Statement of duty/responsibility:
Observes, monitors and redirects student behavior. Assists in implementing behavior intervention plans as are specified in individual students’ IEPs. | | --- | --- | --- | | Percent of Time: | 20% | | | Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: | | | | Duty/Responsibility No: | 4 | Statement of duty/responsibility:
Provides supplemental tutoring, guided practice and other instructionally relevant activities to students as directed by the supervising teacher(s) . | | --- | --- | --- | | Percent of Time: | 15% | | | Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility: | | | | Duty/Responsibility No: | 5 | Statement of duty/responsibility:
Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned. | | --- | --- | --- | | Percent of Time: | 5% | | | Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:
• Attends training sessions, district and departmental meetings.
• Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends and educational technologies. | | | SECTION III: WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS |
EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum education required to perform adequately in position could reasonably be attaine

FAQs

What core responsibilities does the Educational Assistant-Special Education Personal Care Assistant perform?

The role assists students with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, supports health-related functions, and helps with behavior redirection and intervention as specified in each student’s IEP.

How does the position handle students’ health-related needs?

The assistant provides hands-on assistance, supervision, or cuing for health related functions under direction of licensed professionals such as the School Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Physical Therapist.

What work requirements are emphasized for this position?

The document specifies required education/training options (such as AA or equivalent combinations) and lists essential knowledge areas, including learning concepts, child development, behavioral management, crisis intervention, and district policies related to discipline.

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