Personal Care Assistant/Teaching Assistant- Preschool
About The Position
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking full-time Personal Care Assistant/Teaching Assistants to support the behavior and educational services provided to students in our school setting. Our school programs service young children with severe and complex disabilities including autism, physical disabilities, and communication limitations. The Personal Care Assistant/Teaching Assistant will fill a critical role in the expansion of Positive Behavior Supports within Easterseals. The primary role involves implementing strategies as outlined in Positive Behavior Support Plans which could include but are not limited to providing direct instruction based on the student's IEP goals. This individual will need to demonstrate flexibility in that they may be serving one student at a time or be supporting a classroom teacher in an assistant role.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in a related field and/or current RBT certification required.
- Reliable transportation is required for possible travel to additional school sites.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children with disabilities and/or challenging behavior preferred.
- CPR/First aid certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implementing strategies as outlined in Positive Behavior Support Plans
- Providing direct instruction based on the student's IEP goals
- Serving one student at a time or supporting a classroom teacher in an assistant role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
