Teacher Assistant - Landenberg School

The Devereux Foundation • Landenberg, PA

235d • $41,600 - $47,424 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children within educational environment that is focused on the most current behavior interventions and use of PBIS? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being a Teacher Assistant at Devereux has its advantages! As a Teacher Assistant you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Devereux Day Academy located in Landenberg, PA is seeking a Teacher Assistant to provide direct behavioral intervention to students. We offer an environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused. All Teacher Assistant positions are year long 52 week positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Special Education preferred
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders
• Must be 21 years old
• Valid driver's license must be maintained

Responsibilities

• Ensure student safety
• Assist in establishing classroom environments that is conducive to maximum learning by maintaining structure and guiding students to socially appropriate behaviors
• Work with the Special Education Teachers to implement skill acquisition and behavioral reduction programs individually and in small groups
• Perform ongoing data collection and record keeping as directed by Special Education Teacher
• Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives

Benefits

• Training, growth and development opportunities
• A great team environment
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree