Career Employment Classroom Instructional Assistant

Behavioral Health AssociatesLehighton, PA
$23,000Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavioral support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories for their lives. We currently have an opening for a full-time Instructional Assistant for our Career Employment Classroom.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid PA Driver's License, required.
  • Must be punctual and reliable.
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and leadership team, while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Positively represent and promote BHA services to outside organizations.
  • Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team.
  • Communicate effectively utilizing both written and oral communication.
  • Basic computer literacy with Microsoft/Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
  • Effectively utilize technology for communication and reporting needs.

Nice To Haves

  • PA Teaching Certification, preferred.
  • Experience in working with children/students, preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in planning and implementing lesson plans focused on career exploration, including researching students' career interests and outlining the educational pathways required to achieve their goals.
  • Assists in supporting the students in completing job applications, writing professional cover letters and resumes, filling out W-4 forms, and requesting/writing letters of recommendation.
  • Assists in conducting mock interviews to help students build effective interviewing skills and confidence.
  • Assists students on essential workplace skills, including strong work ethic, professional appearance, and strategies for becoming a valuable team member.
  • Assists educating students on personal finance topics such as budgeting, banking, and financial planning.
  • Assists in maintaining accurate records of student performance and regularly report on academic progress.
  • Provide transportation for students to and from classroom or program-related locations, as needed.
  • Fill in for the classroom teacher, as needed.
  • Perform Job Coach Duties, as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by school administration.

Benefits

  • Full Time.
  • Paid Leave for Sick and Personal Days.
  • School Based Schedule.
  • Days Off During School Holidays and Breaks.
  • Paid Year Round.
  • Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance.
  • Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
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