Classroom Aide

Merakey • Mount Pleasant, PA

77d • $17

About The Position

The Classroom Aide is a school employee who works under the direction of a certified Special Education Teacher to support and assist in providing instructional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children. The support and assistance include one-on-one, or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management, and implementation of positive behavioral support plans. Services may be provided in a special education class, regular class, or instructional setting as provided in the students’ IEP.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General educational development (GED).
• Have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study or possess an associate degree or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, etc. as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Supervise students in designated areas and as assigned (e.g. hallways, bathrooms, cafeterias, playground, gym, field trips, etc.).
• Monitor all classroom students’ performance and record relevant data daily to assess progress.
• Assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Participate in parent – teacher conferences, as appropriate.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading of students from transportation.
• Will fulfill duties of a Behavior Technician as needed.
• Other appropriate duties as assigned to meet programmatic needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees