Special Education Classroom Assistant

Child Guidance Resource•Haverford Township, PA

13h

About The Position

The Elementary Education Services (EES) Counselor provides academic support, supervision, and behavioral health intervention in a school setting. The role includes therapeutic support such as crisis intervention, immediate behavioral reinforcement, emotional support, timeout strategies, and personal emergency interventions as needed. The position also assists with assessment and clinical and administrative duties and supervision. The counselor supports students in accordance with their IEPs and treatment plans, tracks progress toward goals, communicates with families and team members, supports medication self-administration under registered-nurse guidance, and facilitates social skills groups as needed. The position requires timely documentation, completion of training, and participation in required supervision. CGRC describes a relaxed working environment with flexible work schedules and opportunities for career development. It offers reimbursed comprehensive clinical supervision and training, flexibility for classes, internship possibilities, and licensure supervision. Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package, generous time off and benefits, and access to Tickets at Work discounts and offers. CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral support as prescribed in students’ IEPs, including crisis intervention, immediate behavioral reinforcement, emotional support, time-structuring activities, timeout strategies, and psychosocial and rehabilitative activities.
Support teachers in implementing students’ IEPs, including classroom support and assistance with lessons.
Monitor clients’ daily progress and data on treatment-plan goals and objectives, and provide data for evaluations and IEPs as requested.
Communicate consistently with families and other team members about client progress.
Supervise clients’ self-administration of medication and, as guided by a registered nurse, ask questions to ascertain that clients understand their prescribed medication, dosage, and side effects.
Facilitate social skills groups as needed.
Assess students’ strengths and therapeutic needs.
Intervene and provide immediate assistance in crisis situations.
Complete required documentation and forms within established timeframes and in accordance with CGRC corporate compliance procedures.
Complete all training and participate in required supervision in accordance with program and agency guidelines.
Assist with assessment and clinical and administrative duties and supervision.